Instructional Media Design programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their instructional media design programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for instructional media design students pursuing a degree.
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Fort Hays State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in instructional media design. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 instructional media design students who graduated with this degree at Fort Hays State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, instructional media design degree recipients from Fort Hays State University generally make around $59,495. Students borrow a median of $25,967 to complete this degree.
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Baker University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in instructional media design, ranking #2. Baker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Baldwin City. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 instructional media design degrees were awarded at Baker University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, instructional media design degree recipients from Baker University generally make around $62,916. Baker University graduates carry a median of $29,554 in student loans.
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Pittsburg State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best instructional media design schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Pittsburg. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 instructional media design students who graduated with this degree at Pittsburg State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, instructional media design degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $52,888. Pittsburg State University graduates carry a median of $22,669 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
- 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).
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