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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Instructional Media Design in the Southeast Region

53 Ranked Colleges
958 Degrees Awarded
$16,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,566 instructional media design graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,450 and $32,765 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 958 instructional media design graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 53 colleges that offered a degree in instructional media design. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent instructional media design programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the instructional media design program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree instructional media students.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Instructional Media Design in the Southeast Region

#1

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

Out of the 53 schools in the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Johnson University landed the #1 spot on the list. Johnson University is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Johnson University, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Johnson University are $12,070.

Full Johnson University Instructional Media Design Report

#2

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#20 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Southern Mississippi. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region. University of Southern Mississippi is a fairly large school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 10 masters’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southern Miss, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 38 masters’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama

Out of the 53 schools in the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of West Alabama landed the #4 spot on the list. University of West Alabama is a medium-sized school located in Livingston, Alabama that handed out 59 masters’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

University of West Alabama not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of West Alabama are $13,546, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Piedmont College. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Piedmont College is a small school located in Demorest, Georgia that handed out 2 masters’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

Piedmont College also took the #25 spot in our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Piedmont College are $10,660.

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University of Central Arkansas landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Conway, Arkansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s instructional media degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Arkansas are $11,648.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 masters’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

UGA also made our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida

The University of Tampa ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified masters’s instructional media students in 2019-2020.

UT also made our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT are $11,870.

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#9

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

University of West Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 113 masters’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

University of West Georgia also took the #11 spot in our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of West Georgia are $18,980, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of West Georgia Instructional Media Design Report

#10

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Arkansas Tech University is a fairly large school located in Russellville, Arkansas that handed out 34 masters’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ATU are $12,087.

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#11

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee

Trevecca Nazarene University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. This small school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 19 masters’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at TNU are $9,282, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Trevecca Nazarene University Instructional Media Design Report

#12

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. East Carolina University is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685.

Full East Carolina University Instructional Media Design Report

#13

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Appalachian State is a large public school situated in Boone, North Carolina. It awarded 12 masters’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

Appalachian State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439.

Full Appalachian State University Instructional Media Design Report

#14

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas

With a ranking of #14, University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a medium-sized school located in Little Rock, Arkansas that handed out 11 masters’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UA Little Rock are $14,884.

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#15

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 17 masters’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also made our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. KSU Georgia is a large school located in Kennesaw, Georgia that handed out 65 masters’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174.

Full KSU Georgia Instructional Media Design Report

#17

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified masters’s instructional media students in 2019-2020.

UNCW also made our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNCW are $21,286, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina

Coastal Carolina University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Located in Conway, South Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualified masters’s instructional media students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree instructional media students list, Coastal Carolina University has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Coastal Carolina University are $19,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Anderson University South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson University South Carolina did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Anderson, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s instructional media students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Anderson University South Carolina are $11,178.

Full Anderson University South Carolina Instructional Media Design Report

#20

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#19 in overall quality

Western Kentucky University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, this fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s instructional media students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree instructional media students list, WKU has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WKU are $18,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Western Kentucky University Instructional Media Design Report

#21

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. Valdosta State University is a fairly large public school situated in Valdosta, Georgia. It awarded 17 masters’s instructional media degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at VSU are $18,682, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

With a ranking of #22, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree instructional media students list, Florida State has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Magnolia, Arkansas, this small public school handed out 40 diplomas to qualified masters’s instructional media students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are $9,810, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s instructional media degrees to 27 students in 2019-2020.

GaSou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Instructional Media Design Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Gardner - Webb University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Instructional Media Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Boiling Springs, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s instructional media degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Gardner - Webb are $9,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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  • 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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