by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 40 U.S. colleges awarded 804 degrees and certificates in Intermedia/Multimedia. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 80% of graduates. College Factual ranks 13 schools in its 2027 Best Intermedia/Multimedia Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $25,576 one year after completing, rising to $42,406 after four years.
A major in Intermedia/Multimedia explores Intermedia/multimedia. A Program That Prepares Individuals Creatively And Technically To Express Emotions, Ideas, Or Inner Visions In Either Two Or Three Dimensions, Through Simultaneous Use Of A Variety Of Materials And Media.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, intermedia/multimedia is a popular field of study, with 804 degrees awarded annually. 40 colleges award intermedia/multimedia degrees, an average of 20 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 370.
By level, the 804 awards include 2 certificates, 111 associate degrees, 641 bachelor’s degrees, 49 master’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 49% of intermedia/multimedia degrees and certificates in the latest year (393 of 804). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (400) and Hispanic or Latino (126), and international students earned 20.
College Factual ranks 13 schools in its 2027 Best Intermedia/Multimedia Schools ranking, including 3 for associate degrees, 11 for bachelor’s degrees and 4 for master’s degrees. It also ranks intermedia/multimedia schools within 10 states. In all, 40 colleges offer intermedia/multimedia programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Intermedia/Multimedia Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common intermedia/multimedia credential is the bachelor’s degree: 641 of the 804 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to intermedia/multimedia call most for Speaking, Instructing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Fine Arts, Education and Training and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an intermedia/multimedia degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 2 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 111 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 641 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 49 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to intermedia/multimedia, at 39.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 39.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 24.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 22.0% |
| Some college courses | 6.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Intermedia/Multimedia, with an average median salary of $69,360; the strongest outlook belongs to Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, at 9.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Piano Performance Professor, Drama Teacher, Arts Teacher and Arts and Crafts Instructor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to intermedia/multimedia, at 1,074,154.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,074,154 | 9.1% |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 147,527 | -4.1% |
| Art Directors | 105,166 | 1.0% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 40,928 | 6.1% |
Intermedia/Multimedia graduates earn a median $25,576 one year after completing their program, $42,406 after four years and $41,309 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,576 |
| 4 years | $42,406 |
| 5 years | $41,309 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to intermedia/multimedia is Art Directors, with a median salary of $103,285.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
Intermedia/Multimedia has 12 similar majors in the Visual & Performing Arts field, which together award 38,838 degrees a year; the largest are Art/Art Studies, General (19,675), Fine/Studio Arts, General (12,239) and Art History, Criticism and Conservation (3,681). Browse all Visual & Performing Arts majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art/Art Studies, General | 19,675 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 12,239 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3,681 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 802 |
| Jewelry Arts | 727 |
| Painting | 652 |
| Drawing | 371 |
| Sculpture | 239 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 175 |
| Printmaking | 170 |
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