by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Instructional Media Design Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 414 master's degrees in instructional media design to qualified students.
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The instructional media master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for instructional media design students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Instructional Media Design Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for instructional media design students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in instructional media design has to check out Missouri State University - Springfield. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from Missouri State University - Springfield
Concordia University, Saint Paul is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in instructional media design. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Paul.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from Concordia University, Saint Paul
University of Central Missouri is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in instructional media design. UCM is a large public university located in the town of Warrensburg.
Students who graduate with their master's from the instructional media program state that they receive average early career earnings of $49,628.
More information about a master’s in instructional media design from University of Central Missouri
Emporia State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in instructional media design. ESU is a small public university located in the remote town of Emporia.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from Emporia State University
Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from Northwest Missouri State University
Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
After graduating, instructional media master's recipients usually make around $52,888 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a master’s in instructional media design from Pittsburg State University
Located in the remote town of Storm Lake, BVU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in instructional media design from Buena Vista University
FHSU is a large public university located in the town of Hays.
Master's recipients from the instructional media design program at Fort Hays State University get $3,055 more than the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
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Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the instructional media program report average early career income of $55,093.
More information about a master’s in instructional media design from Park UniversityExplore the best instructional media design schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 180 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 160 |
| Iowa | 154 | 7 |
| Kansas | 149 | 117 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 11 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 8 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 21 |
Instructional Media Design is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 414 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 2,286 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,120 |
| General Education | 1,912 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,827 |
| Student Counseling | 1,465 |
| Special Education | 1,417 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,145 |
| Teaching English or French | 182 |
| Other Education | 153 |
| Educational Assessment | 55 |
