by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how WGU ranks in comparison to other schools with instructional media programs.
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WGU was ranked #21 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for instructional media majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 2,099 students received their master’s degree in instructional media from WGU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for instructional media master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's instructional media program at WGU make a median salary of $56,253. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all instructional media graduates with a master's is $51,953.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the instructional media majors at Western Governors University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,099 instructional media majors earned their master's degree from WGU. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in instructional media.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 1,464 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 390 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2,690 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,452 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,677 |
| Special Education | 1,256 |
| Educational Assessment | 1,228 |
