[Instructional Media Design](/majors/education/instructional-media-design/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value instructional media design schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the instructional media design degrees they offer, see the list below.
Western Governors University earned the #1 spot for value among instructional media design schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,658. Instructional Media Design graduates carry a median of $23,277 in student loans. Soon after graduation, instructional media design degree recipients from Western Governors University generally make around $63,169. Set against $23,277 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Utah State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in instructional media design, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Students borrow a median of $16,191 to complete the instructional media design program here. Soon after graduation, instructional media design degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $69,698. Set against $16,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in instructional media design, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete the instructional media design program here. Early-career instructional media design graduates make about $74,972. Set against $12,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
Boise State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in instructional media design, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Typical student debt for instructional media design graduates is $24,311. Instructional Media Design graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $68,234 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- 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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