by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in instructional media.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for instructional media list.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in instructional media from NIU. This makes it the #47 most popular school for instructional media master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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Online degrees for the NIU instructional media bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Instructional Media majors graduating with a master's degree from NIU make a median salary of $68,913 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all instructional media graduates with a master's is $62,520.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of instructional media master's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in instructional media.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the instructional media majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 135 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 127 |
| Educational Administration | 107 |
| Special Education | 89 |
| Student Counseling | 50 |
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