Master’s Degrees in Instructional Media Design
Education Levels of Instructional Media Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,792 people earned their master's degree in instructional media. This earns it the #32 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in instructional media is $62,520. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $57,155 to a high of $68,460.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for instructional media majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in instructional media. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,605 |
| Women | 5,187 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of instructional media master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 246 |
| Black or African American | 498 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 753 |
| White | 4,366 |
| International Students | 350 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 579 |
Most Popular Instructional Media Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 268 colleges that offer a master’s degree in instructional media. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,099 people received their master's degree in instructional media from WGU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Western Governors University make a median salary of 62,520.
American College of Education is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their master's degree in instructional media from American College of Education. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at American College of Education make a median salary of 62,520.
Grand Canyon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Grand Canyon University. About 82% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Grand Canyon University instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,520.
Lamar University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Lamar University. Of these students, 75% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lamar University instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,520.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Cal State Fullerton. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Cal State Fullerton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,520.
The 6th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilkes University. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Wilkes. Of these students, 70% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Wilkes University make a median salary of 62,520.
University at Albany is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in instructional media from UAlbany. Of these students, 74% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UAlbany graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,520.
The 8th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Irvine. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Concordia University, Irvine. Of these students, 82% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Concordia University, Irvine instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,520.
Towson University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Towson. About 92% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Towson University instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,520.
The 9th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in instructional media from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 61% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of 62,520.
The 11th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in instructional media from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 71% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,520.
The 12th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fort Hays State University. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in instructional media from FHSU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Fort Hays State University make a median salary of 62,520.
The 13th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in instructional media from University of West Alabama. About 100% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of West Alabama instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,520.
Harvard University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. 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, 71 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Harvard. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Harvard University make a median salary of 62,520.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Teachers College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,520.
Kennesaw State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 67 people received their master's degree in instructional media from KSU Georgia. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Kennesaw State University make a median salary of 62,520.
The 17th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Georgia. 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, 65 people received their master's degree in instructional media from University of West Georgia. About 76% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of West Georgia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,520.
Utah State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in instructional media from USU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Utah State University instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,520.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in instructional media from SMU MN. Of these students, 74% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,520.
The 20th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - East Bay. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Cal State East Bay. About 71% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at California State University - East Bay make a median salary of 62,520.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to instructional media that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 28,813 |
| Educational Administration | 25,551 |
| Special Education | 19,631 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 17,349 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16,456 |
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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