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 makes it the 8th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in instructional media at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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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 $62,560. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $57,224 and the high is $68,436.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for instructional media students who are master's degree holders.
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 |
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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 |
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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:
The most popular school in the United States for instructional media students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. 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. About 80% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Western Governors University instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,560.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is American College of Education. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 73% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that American College of Education graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 82% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Grand Canyon University instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,560.
The 4th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lamar University. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Lamar University make a median salary of 62,560.
California State University - Fullerton is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. 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. About 78% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cal State Fullerton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
Wilkes University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. 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. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that Wilkes graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
The 7th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Albany. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that UAlbany graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
Concordia University, Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. 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. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that Concordia University, Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
The 9th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Towson University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 92% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Towson University make a median salary of 62,560.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that UT Rio Grande Valley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. 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. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
Fort Hays State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fort Hays State University instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,560.
University of West Alabama comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of West Alabama instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,560.
The 14th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 79% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in instructional media from Teachers College. About 80% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 62,560.
The 16th most popular school in the country for instructional media majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kennesaw State University. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Kennesaw State University instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,560.
University of West Georgia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 13,400 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 $4,338 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. Of these students, 76% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of West Georgia instructional media graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $62,560.
Utah State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 68% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in instructional media. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. 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. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that SMU MN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $62,560.
California State University - East Bay comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in instructional media. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 71% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in instructional media at California State University - East Bay make a median salary of 62,560.
Instructional Media Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Instructional Technology | 6,792 |
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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 |
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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