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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Instructional Media Design is the 98th most popular major in the country with 8,695 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, instructional media design graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,158 and had an average of $29,016 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 650 instructional media design graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,885 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region” ranking analyzed 36 colleges that offered a degree in instructional media design. That schools that top this list have a program in instructional media design in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region instructional media students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Instructional Media Design in the Plains States Region

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William Woods University
Fulton, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend William Woods University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region. William Woods University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fulton, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 26 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Instructional Media Design at William Woods University

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region list. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 52 ’s instructional media degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Instructional Media Design Report

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Concordia University, Saint Paul
Saint Paul, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Concordia University, Saint Paul. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 45 ’s instructional media degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Concordia University, Saint Paul Instructional Media Design Report

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Dakota State University
Madison, South Dakota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dakota State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region list. Dakota State is a public institution located in Madison, South Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fort Hays State University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region. This fairly large school is located in Hays, Kansas, and it awarded 79 ’s instructional media degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Instructional Media Design at Fort Hays State University

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University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

University of Sioux Falls came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. University of Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It awarded 7 ’s instructional media degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Instructional Media Design at University of Sioux Falls

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region list. Saint Charles, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s instructional media degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Lindenwood University Instructional Media Design Report

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Fontbonne University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Fontbonne University is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Instructional Media Design at Fontbonne University

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Ottawa University - Kansas City
Overland Park, Kansas

With a ranking of #9, Ottawa University - Kansas City did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region list. Ottawa University - Kansas City is located in Overland Park, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 ’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Instructional Media Design at Ottawa University - Kansas City

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Northwest Missouri State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #10. Maryville, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s instructional media degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 41 diplomas to qualified ’s instructional media students in 2020-2021.

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Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas

Pittsburg State University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Pittsburg, Kansas, this medium-sized public school awarded 21 degrees to qualified ’s instructional media students in 2020-2021.

Full Pitt State Instructional Media Design Report

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Emporia State University
Emporia, Kansas

Emporia State University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Emporia, Kansas, and it awarded 27 ’s instructional media degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Emporia State University Instructional Media Design Report

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Park University
Parkville, Missouri

Park University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Parkville, Missouri, and it awarded 20 ’s instructional media degrees in 2020-2021.

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Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Missouri Baptist University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 5 ’s instructional media degrees in 2020-2021.

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Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

With a ranking of #16, Drury University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region list. Drury University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Drury University Instructional Media Design Report

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Webster University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 34 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Instructional Media Design at Webster

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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, Iowa

Buena Vista University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. BVU is located in Storm Lake, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s instructional media degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Capella University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s instructional media degrees to 73 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Instructional Media Design at Capella University

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Instructional Media Design at St Catherine University

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Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #21. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large school located in Mankato, Minnesota that handed out 23 ’s instructional media degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Instructional Media Design at Minnesota State University - Mankato

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Doane University
Crete, Nebraska

Doane University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #22. Doane Crete is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Crete, Nebraska. It awarded 2 ’s instructional media degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Instructional Media Design at Doane Crete

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Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #23. Missouri State is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Instructional Media Design at Missouri State University - Springfield

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, Nebraska

Bellevue University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #24. Bellevue University is a fairly large school located in Bellevue, Nebraska that handed out 9 ’s instructional media degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Instructional Media Design at Bellevue University

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Instructional Media Major in the Plains States Region ranking. UND is a fairly large school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota that handed out 9 ’s instructional media degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UND Instructional Media Design Report

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