by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for instructional media design students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 413 master's degrees in instructional media design during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The instructional media master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for instructional media design students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Instructional Media Design Master's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in instructional media design.
California State University - Northridge is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in instructional media design. Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from California State University - Northridge
California State University - Fullerton is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in instructional media design. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from California State University - Fullerton
Concordia University, Irvine is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in instructional media design. Located in the city of Irvine, Concordia University, Irvine is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Master's recipients from the instructional media design program at Concordia University, Irvine get $9,441 above the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a master’s in instructional media design from Concordia University, Irvine
It is difficult to beat California State University - San Bernardino if you want to pursue a master's degree in instructional media design. Located in the medium-sized city of San Bernardino, CSUSB is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from California State University - San Bernardino
Brandman is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from Brandman University
Located in the large city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the instructional media program report average early career earnings of $71,709.
More information about a master’s in instructional media design from National University
Located in the suburb of Hayward, Cal State East Bay is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from California State University - East Bay
Cal State LA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from California State University - Los Angeles
Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Azusa.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from Azusa Pacific University
CSUMB is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize suburb of Seaside.
Students who graduate with their master's from the instructional media program report average early career income of $69,186.
More information about a master’s in instructional media design from California State University - Monterey BayExplore all the Best Instructional Media Design Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 183 | 6 |
| Oregon | 158 | 0 |
| Hawaii | 85 | 21 |
| Alaska | 52 | 5 |
Instructional Media Design is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 413 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 5,449 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,340 |
| Student Counseling | 1,978 |
| Educational Administration | 1,700 |
| Special Education | 1,393 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 592 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 547 |
| Teaching English or French | 236 |
| Educational Assessment | 124 |
| Other Education | 116 |
