by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in instructional media.
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USU was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for instructional media majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in instructional media design. This is an increase of 1,200% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in instructional media from USU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for instructional media master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in instructional media in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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Of the 13 instructional media students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USU, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in instructional media.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USU does not offer an online option for its instructional media bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USU Online Learning page.
Instructional Media majors graduating with a master's degree from USU make a median salary of $69,698 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.
Of the 39 students who earned a master's degree in Instructional Media Design from USU in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in instructional media.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the instructional media majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 187 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 173 |
| Special Education | 93 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 32 |
| Teaching English or French | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.