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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Instructional Media Design (With Aid)

29 Ranked Colleges
210 Degrees Awarded
$22,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 7,710 people earned their degree in instructional media design, making the major the 113th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, instructional media design graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $52,602 and had an average of $31,700 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 210 instructional media design graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 29 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in instructional media design. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great instructional media design programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the instructional media design program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Instructional Media Design (With Aid)

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #1 spot on the list. Brigham Young University - Provo is a large school located in Provo, Utah that handed out 6 doctorate’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree instructional media students with aid list, BYU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s instructional media students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Bloomington, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s instructional media degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree instructional media students with aid list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Iowa State is a large public school situated in Ames, Iowa. It awarded 6 doctorate’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #5 spot on the list. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #1 spot in our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

With a ranking of #6, Capella University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Capella University is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 38 doctorate’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Capella University, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767.

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#7

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
#18 in overall quality

Northern Illinois University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Dekalb, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s instructional media degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree instructional media students with aid list, NIU has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University are $11,086.

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#20 in overall quality

University of North Texas ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of North Texas is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Texas Instructional Media Design Report

#9

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Towson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Towson, Maryland, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s instructional media students in 2019-2020.

Towson also made our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Towson are $18,972.

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#10

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
#17 in overall quality

Utah State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Logan, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s instructional media degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

USU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Utah State University are $22,598, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USU Instructional Media Design Report

University of Phoenix - Arizona ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. UOPX - Arizona is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Phoenix - Arizona are $17,096, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. UH Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550.

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#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Michigan State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

Michigan State also made our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Michigan State University Instructional Media Design Report

#14

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#13 in overall quality

Boise State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Boise State is located in Boise, Idaho and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree instructional media students with aid list, Boise State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State are $26,566.

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#15

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#16 in overall quality

Central Michigan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. This fairly large school is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Central Michigan, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan are $19,359, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also made our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Instructional Media Design Report

#17

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#21 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s instructional media degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech Instructional Media Design Report

#18

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#24 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Huntsville, Texas, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s instructional media students in 2019-2020.

SHSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704.

Full SHSU Instructional Media Design Report

#19

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#21 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Wayne State University is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

Wayne State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#22 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Georgia State is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also made our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgia State University Instructional Media Design Report

#21

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Southern Miss is a fairly large school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 2 doctorate’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Kennesaw, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s instructional media degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at KSU Georgia are $21,174, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full KSU Georgia Instructional Media Design Report

#23

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

Lehigh University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

Lehigh also took the #6 spot in our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehigh are $27,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Athens, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s instructional media degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

OHIO Athens not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712.

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#25

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#10 in overall quality

Duquesne University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Duquesne is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duquesne, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Instructional Media Design Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duquesne are $24,048.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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