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Doctor’s Degrees in Instructional Media Design

205 Yearly Graduations
$74,818 Median Salary
67% Women
A doctor's degree in instructional media is offered at 39 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 20.0% of instructional media graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Instructional Media Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 205 students earned their doctor's degree in instructional media. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 6,799
Graduate Certificate 1,383
Doctor’s Degree 205
Bachelor’s Degree 107
Basic Certificate 84
Associate Degree 77
Undergraduate Certificate 40

Earnings of Instructional Media Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in instructional media is $74,818. 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 $70,858 to a high of $77,998.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for instructional media majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in instructional media. About 66.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 68
Women 137
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The racial-ethnic distribution of instructional media doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 30
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 97
International Students 41
Other Races/Ethnicities 15
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There are 39 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in instructional media. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
26 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for instructional media students seekinga doctor's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at Capella University. About 85% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

22 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. The instructional media program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 22 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#3

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 3rd most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boise State University. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at Boise State.

#4

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from UNT. About 64% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Northern Illinois University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from NIU.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Central Michigan University. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Central Michigan. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from OHIO Athens.

#8

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at Penn State University Park. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 63% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Provo is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from BYU. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pepperdine University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Pepperdine. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in instructional media. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 86% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Michigan State.

#14

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Sam Houston State University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. The instructional media program at Sam Houston State University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wayne State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Wayne State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#16

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Lehigh University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. The instructional media program at Lehigh University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. The instructional media program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Iowa State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in instructional media from Iowa State.

#16

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Georgia is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The instructional media program at University of Georgia awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to instructional media majors at Florida State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

Instructional Media Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Instructional Technology 205

Below are some popular majors that are similar to instructional media that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 7,684
General Education 2,177
Curriculum & Instruction 1,434
Teacher Education Subject Specific 495
Teacher Education Grade Specific 431

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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