Graduate Certificates in Instructional Media Design
Education Levels of Instructional Media Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,337 people earned their graduate certificate in instructional media. This earns it the #14 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in instructional media at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 6,792 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,337 |
| Basic Certificate | 233 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 233 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 116 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 102 |
| Associate Degree | 99 |
Earnings of Instructional Media Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in instructional media is $57,194. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $57,194 to a high of $57,194.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for instructional media students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in instructional media. About 75.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 325 |
| Women | 1,012 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of instructional media graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 198 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 878 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 151 |
Most Popular Instructional Media Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 173 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in instructional media. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of West Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from University of West Georgia. About 83% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in instructional media at University of West Georgia make a median salary of 57,194.
Clemson University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Clemson. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,194.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from KSU Georgia. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in instructional media at Kennesaw State University make a median salary of 57,194.
George Mason University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from GMU. About 83% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in instructional media at George Mason University make a median salary of 57,194.
Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Michigan State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Michigan State University instructional media graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,194.
The 7th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Valdosta State University. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from VSU. Of these students, 86% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Valdosta State University instructional media graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,194.
The 7th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Harvard. Of these students, 70% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,194.
The 9th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Liberty University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Liberty University instructional media graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,194.
University of Central Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UCF. Of these students, 63% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in instructional media at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 57,194.
University of Memphis is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UofM. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UofM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,194.
Wright State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Wright State University - Main Campus. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Wright State University - Main Campus instructional media graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,194.
The 14th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UMBC. About 87% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMBC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,194.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 63% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNC Charlotte graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,194.
Boise State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Boise State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Boise State University instructional media graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,194.
The 18th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Brandman University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Brandman. Data shows that Brandman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,194.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in instructional media. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from UMass Boston. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of Massachusetts - Boston instructional media graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,194.
Appalachian State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in instructional media. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in instructional media from Appalachian State. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Appalachian State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,194.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to instructional media that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 9,140 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4,527 |
| Special Education | 3,743 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2,284 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,299 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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