2026 Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Instructional Media Design master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 385 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search analyzed schools to compile 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found Teachers College At Columbia University to be the best Instructional Media Design school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Get the full Teachers College At Columbia University report
Concordia University Irvine came in at #2 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. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Students from in state pay about $43,480 in tuition and fees. Concordia University Irvine Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $26,085 in debt. Read the full report on Concordia University Irvine
A rank of #3 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top choices in the United States. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,686. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $16,155. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania
Out of the 385 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Bellevue University landed the #4 spot. Based in Bellevue, NE, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 33% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,873. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $27,852. More on Bellevue University
You'll be in good company at Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Aliso Viejo, CA, Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,540. Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $27,471 in debt. More on Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System
Harvard University placed #6 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cambridge, MA. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $16,616. Read the full report on Harvard University
Seattle Pacific University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Based in Seattle, WA, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Seattle Pacific University graduates 62% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,407. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $25,188. Read more about Seattle Pacific University
Lehigh University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Set in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lehigh University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,980. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $23,008. Read more about Lehigh University
Wisconsin Lutheran College did well this year, earning the #9 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Milwaukee, WI. About 64% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $36,110 in tuition and fees. Wisconsin Lutheran College Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $26,916 in debt. Read more about Wisconsin Lutheran College
Johns Hopkins University placed #10 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Johns Hopkins University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $13,426 in debt. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile
University Of Delaware placed #11 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Based in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. University Of Delaware Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $24,861 in debt. Get the full University Of Delaware report
New York University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,796. Graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. More on New York University
Wilkes University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Wilkes University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Wilkes University graduates 63% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,496. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $26,601. Get the full Wilkes University report
Towson University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in Towson, MD, Towson University is a public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,241 in student loans. See the full Towson University profile
Dakota State University placed #15 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Set in Madison, SD, Dakota State University is a public institution. Dakota State University graduates 49% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $12,756. Dakota State University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $28,724 in debt. Read the full report on Dakota State University
California State University Fullerton came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Set in Fullerton, CA, California State University Fullerton is a public institution. California State University Fullerton graduates 70% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,470 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,070 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,525 in student loans. Read the full report on California State University Fullerton
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,688. Graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo
Quinnipiac University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Based in Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution. Quinnipiac University graduates 76% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,480. Students borrow a median of $25,926 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. More on Quinnipiac University
Syracuse University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Set in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,528. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $26,130. See the full Syracuse University profile
Aurora University placed #20 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Located in Aurora, IL, Aurora University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,170. Aurora University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $24,507 in debt. See the full Aurora University profile
California State University San Bernardino landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Located in San Bernardino, CA, California State University San Bernardino is a public institution. California State University San Bernardino posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,088, while out-of-state students pay about $20,688. California State University San Bernardino Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $15,149 in debt. More on California State University San Bernardino
Western Governors University placed #22 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. Western Governors University graduates 46% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. More on Western Governors University
University Of Georgia did well this year, earning the #23 position. Based in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $21,792. Read the full report on University Of Georgia
National University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Based in San Diego, CA, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. National University graduates 50% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,284. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $30,426. Read the full report on National University
Texas A And M University College Station placed #25 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $20,031. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
California State University Monterey Bay ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Located in Seaside, CA, California State University Monterey Bay is a public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,779, with out-of-state students paying around $20,379. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $14,622. Read the full report on California State University Monterey Bay
Fairfield University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Set in Fairfield, CT, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fairfield University graduates 84% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $58,400. Fairfield University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $26,687 in debt. See the full Fairfield University profile
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey placed #28 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Located in Galloway, NJ, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,266, while out-of-state students pay about $24,524. Students borrow a median of $24,990 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. More on The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota placed #29 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Based in Winona, MN, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota graduates 66% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,080. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $27,081 in debt. More on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
University Of Northern Iowa did well this year, earning the #30 position. Based in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. University Of Northern Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,936, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $22,635. Get the full University Of Northern Iowa report
California State University East Bay placed #31 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Set in Hayward, CA, California State University East Bay is a public institution. California State University East Bay posts a six-year graduation rate of 48%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,583, with out-of-state students paying around $20,183. Graduates carry a median of $18,073 in student loans. More on California State University East Bay
Rowan University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Located in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, while out-of-state students pay about $26,932. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $24,488. Get the full Rowan University report
Dominican University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Located in River Forest, IL, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,828. Dominican University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $26,236 in debt. Read more about Dominican University
North Carolina State University At Raleigh did well this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $22,113. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Northern Illinois University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Based in Dekalb, IL, Northern Illinois University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,060. Students borrow a median of $25,209 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. Read more about Northern Illinois University
California State University Northridge did well this year, earning the #37 position. Based in Northridge, CA, California State University Northridge is a public institution. California State University Northridge posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,458, compared with $20,058 for out-of-state students. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $16,202. See the full California State University Northridge profile
Wilson College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Located in Chambersburg, PA, Wilson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,100. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $34,814. See the full Wilson College profile
Michigan State University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Based in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Michigan State University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $25,213 in debt. See the full Michigan State University profile
Indiana University Bloomington ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Indiana University Bloomington is a public school based in Bloomington, IN. About 80% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans. Read the full report on Indiana University Bloomington
California State University Los Angeles placed #41 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Located in Los Angeles, CA, California State University Los Angeles is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $7,164 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,764. Students borrow a median of $14,430 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. More on California State University Los Angeles
Buena Vista University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Based in Storm Lake, IA, Buena Vista University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. In-state tuition and fees average $41,798. Buena Vista University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $29,317 in debt. See the full Buena Vista University profile
The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Instructional Media Design schools. Set in Edinburg, TX, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,799, with out-of-state students paying around $19,645. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $14,694. Read the full report on The University Of Texas Pan American
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Minnesota State University Mankato posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete their Instructional Media Design program here. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania placed #45 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. This public school is set in Kutztown, PA. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,206, while out-of-state students pay about $16,330. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $26,867 in debt. See the full Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania profile
Duquesne University placed #45 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. Duquesne University posts a six-year graduation rate of 77%. In-state tuition and fees average $48,986. Duquesne University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $26,297 in debt. More on Duquesne University
Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Based in Brookville, NY, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,432. The median Instructional Media Design program debt is $25,211. Read the full report on Long Island University C W Post Campus
University Of Dayton did well this year, earning the #49 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dayton, OH. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $49,140. Graduates carry a median of $25,033 in student loans. See the full University Of Dayton profile
University Of North Dakota placed #50 among Instructional Media Design schools in the United States. University Of North Dakota is a public school based in Grand Forks, ND. University Of North Dakota posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,951, with out-of-state students paying around $15,570. Typical Instructional Media Design student debt is $25,110. Read the full report on University Of North Dakota
Boston College did well this year, earning the #51 position. Boston College is a private not-for-profit school based in Chestnut Hill, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Students from in state pay about $70,702 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $18,101 in student loans. Read the full report on Boston College
Utah State University did well this year, earning the #52 position. Based in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Utah State University Instructional Media Design students take on a median of $16,191 in debt. Get the full Utah State University report
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- Best Instructional Media Design Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Instructional Media Design Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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