2026 Best Instructional Media Design Schools
Looking for the best Instructional Media Design programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 385 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Instructional Media Design Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than Martin Luther College this year in the United States. Located in New Ulm, MN, Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. Martin Luther College graduates 72% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,120. Martin Luther College Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $20,224 in debt. More on Martin Luther College
Out of the 385 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System landed the #2 spot. This public school is set in Aliso Viejo, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $12,540. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $27,471. More on Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System
The strong Instructional Media Design programs at Teachers College At Columbia University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Get the full Teachers College At Columbia University report
Concordia University Irvine came in at #4 on this year's Instructional Media Design ranking in the United States. Set in Irvine, CA, Concordia University Irvine is a private not-for-profit institution. Concordia University Irvine graduates 58% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $43,480. Concordia University Irvine Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $26,085 in debt. Read the full report on Concordia University Irvine
You'll be in good company at Harvard University, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. More on Harvard University
University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Charlottesville, VA. About 96% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Virginia Main Campus
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Set in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. More on University Of Pennsylvania
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Set in West Chester, PA, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,775, while out-of-state students pay about $22,599. Get the full West Chester University Of Pennsylvania report
Clemson University placed #9 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Clemson University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $23,783 in debt. Read the full report on Clemson University
Western Washington University landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Set in Bellingham, WA, Western Washington University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Students from in state pay about $9,582 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,707. Graduates carry a median of $20,361 in student loans. Read the full report on Western Washington University
Bellevue University did well this year, earning the #11 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bellevue, NE. Bellevue University graduates 33% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,873 in tuition and fees. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $27,852. See the full Bellevue University profile
Iowa State University placed #12 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Iowa State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $23,495. More on Iowa State University
George Washington University did well this year, earning the #13 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. George Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,710. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $22,910. More on George Washington University
Lehigh University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,980. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $23,008. Read the full report on Lehigh University
Johns Hopkins University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
Seattle Pacific University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Set in Seattle, WA, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Seattle Pacific University posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. Students from in state pay about $40,407 in tuition and fees. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $25,188. More on Seattle Pacific University
University Of Georgia landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. University Of Georgia posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Georgia
Mayville State University landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Mayville State University is a public school based in Mayville, ND. Mayville State University graduates 40% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,979, compared with $11,237 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,464 in student loans. Get the full Mayville State University report
Wisconsin Lutheran College placed #20 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Located in Milwaukee, WI, Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private not-for-profit institution. Wisconsin Lutheran College graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,110. Wisconsin Lutheran College Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $26,916 in debt. Get the full Wisconsin Lutheran College report
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #21 position. This public school is set in Shippensburg, PA. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,570, with out-of-state students paying around $15,824. Students borrow a median of $26,307 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. See the full Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania profile
Essex County College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Newark, NJ, Essex County College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,415 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,523. Students borrow a median of $12,472 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. See the full Essex County College profile
James Madison University placed #23 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. This public school is set in Harrisonburg, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,966, compared with $31,312 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,218 in student loans. See the full James Madison University profile
University Of Delaware landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Based in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. More on University Of Delaware
New York University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,796. New York University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $21,897 in debt. Get the full New York University report
Bemidji State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Set in Bemidji, MN, Bemidji State University is a public institution. Bemidji State University graduates 46% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,237. Bemidji State University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $25,819 in debt. Read more about Bemidji State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Instructional Media Design Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
The College Of Saint Scholastica landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. The College Of Saint Scholastica is a private not-for-profit school based in Duluth, MN. The College Of Saint Scholastica graduates 70% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $41,778 in tuition and fees. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $26,755. Get the full The College Of Saint Scholastica report
Fairfield University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Set in Fairfield, CT, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fairfield University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,400. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $26,687. More on Fairfield University
Indiana University Bloomington placed #29 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Located in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. Read the full report on Indiana University Bloomington
Wilkes University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wilkes University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,496. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $26,601. Read the full report on Wilkes University
Towson University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Based in Towson, MD, Towson University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, while out-of-state students pay about $29,820. Towson University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $21,241 in debt. Get the full Towson University report
George Mason University placed #32 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Based in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $23,529. Read more about George Mason University
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. More on Minnesota State University Mankato
Syracuse University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Set in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,528. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $26,130. See the full Syracuse University profile
Dakota State University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Located in Madison, SD, Dakota State University is a public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,654, with out-of-state students paying around $12,756. Graduates carry a median of $28,724 in student loans. More on Dakota State University
California State University Fullerton did well this year, earning the #36 position. California State University Fullerton is a public school based in Fullerton, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Students from in state pay about $7,470 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,070 for out-of-state students. California State University Fullerton Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $15,525 in debt. Get the full California State University Fullerton report
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. Brigham Young University Provo posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
Delaware Technical Community College Terry did well this year, earning the #38 position. This public school is set in Dover, DE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,332, with out-of-state students paying around $5,763. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $11,154. More on Delaware Technical Community College Terry
California State University San Bernardino landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Based in San Bernardino, CA, California State University San Bernardino is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,088 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,688. Students borrow a median of $15,149 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. Get the full California State University San Bernardino report
Quinnipiac University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Based in Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $55,480 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,926 in student loans. More on Quinnipiac University
Baldwin Wallace College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Based in Berea, OH, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $39,832. Baldwin Wallace College Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $27,307 in debt. Read the full report on Baldwin Wallace College
Emmanuel College Massachusetts ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $48,550. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $26,866. Read more about Emmanuel College Massachusetts
Aurora University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Aurora University is a private not-for-profit school based in Aurora, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $29,170. Graduates carry a median of $24,507 in student loans. Read the full report on Aurora University
Western Governors University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit school based in Salt Lake City, UT. About 46% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,658. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $23,277. More on Western Governors University
University Of Maryland Baltimore County ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. About 69% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,256, compared with $31,225 for out-of-state students. University Of Maryland Baltimore County Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $21,331 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Maryland Baltimore County
University Of West Georgia ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Located in Carrollton, GA, University Of West Georgia is a public institution. University Of West Georgia graduates 44% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,088 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,800. University Of West Georgia Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $26,789 in debt. Get the full University Of West Georgia report
National University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Located in San Diego, CA, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,284. Students borrow a median of $30,426 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. More on National University
Saint Cloud State University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Saint Cloud State University is a public school based in Saint Cloud, MN. Saint Cloud State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 39%. Students from in state pay about $10,245 in tuition and fees. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $25,076. Read the full report on Saint Cloud State University
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
California State University Monterey Bay ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. California State University Monterey Bay is a public school based in Seaside, CA. About 59% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,779, with out-of-state students paying around $20,379. Students borrow a median of $14,622 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. Read the full report on California State University Monterey Bay
Valdosta State University placed #51 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. This public school is set in Valdosta, GA. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124, with out-of-state students paying around $17,836. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $28,661. Read more about Valdosta State University
Best Instructional Media Design Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Instructional Media Design Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Instructional Media Design Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Instructional Media Design Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Instructional Media Design Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Instructional Media Design Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Instructional Media Design Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 385 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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