by our College Data Analytics Team
[Instructional Media Design](/majors/education/instructional-media-design/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying instructional media design schools.
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Below are the schools whose instructional media design graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked New York University the top school for instructional media design graduate earnings in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, instructional media design degree recipients from New York University typically earn about $100,387 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Long Island University C W Post Campus one of the highest-paying schools for instructional media design. Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville. Early-career instructional media design graduates from Long Island University C W Post Campus make a median of around $79,454 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Teachers College At Columbia University one of the highest-paying schools for instructional media design. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career instructional media design graduates from Teachers College At Columbia University make a median of around $79,326 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in instructional media design will find them at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, instructional media design degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University typically earn about $78,058 annually.
New Jersey City University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in instructional media design, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a public institution. Instructional Media Design graduates of New Jersey City University earn a median of about $76,968 a year early in their careers.
University Of Maryland University College landed the #6 spot for instructional media design salaries this year. University Of Maryland University College is a public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. After graduating, instructional media design degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College typically earn about $79,878 annually.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey came in at #7 for instructional media design graduate earnings this year. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public school located in the rural area of Galloway. After graduating, instructional media design degree recipients from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey typically earn about $83,403 annually.
Towson University landed the #8 spot for instructional media design salaries this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a public institution. Early-career instructional media design graduates from Towson University make a median of around $73,681 per year.
Suny College At Oneonta came in at #9 for instructional media design graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Oneonta, Suny College At Oneonta is a public institution. After graduating, instructional media design degree recipients from Suny College At Oneonta typically earn about $63,678 annually.
Wilmington University landed the #10 spot for instructional media design salaries this year. Set in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the instructional media design program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,038.
Wilson College came in at #11 for instructional media design graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Chambersburg, Wilson College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, instructional media design degree recipients from Wilson College typically earn about $64,016 annually.
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for instructional media design. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Early-career instructional media design graduates from Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania make a median of around $63,439 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries instructional media design graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 12 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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