Educational/Instructional Media Design at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Master's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in educational/instructional media design earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Appalachian State University Compares for Educational/Instructional Media Design
All 82 colleges reporting educational/instructional media design earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $127,546 | $112,318 | #1 | $90,736 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $117,843 | $112,162 | #2 | — |
| 3 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $108,956 | $95,947 | #3 | — |
| 4 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $104,220 | $94,833 | #4 | $89,180 |
| 5 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $102,896 | $93,629 | #5 | $86,662 |
| 6 | Touro University New York, NY | $94,743 | $90,176 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $93,639 | $84,305 | #14 | — |
| 8 | National University San Diego, CA | $93,547 | $85,122 | #13 | $82,830 |
| 9 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $91,755 | $83,491 | #16 | $78,229 |
| 10 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $91,452 | $87,043 | #8 | $79,454 |
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| 72 | University of West Alabama Livingston, AL | $60,086 | $68,203 | #51 | $55,653 |
| 73 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $59,199 | $62,418 | #69 | $57,018 |
| 74 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $58,965 | $62,924 | #65 | $55,527 |
| 75 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $58,140 | $62,392 | #70 | — |
| 76 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $55,622 | $61,676 | #74 | $50,203 |
| 77 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $55,451 | $50,493 | #81 | $56,657 |
| 78 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $54,579 | $58,520 | #78 | $49,628 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University educational/instructional media design graduates make?
Graduates earn $58,140 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for educational/instructional media design?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for educational/instructional media design graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #70 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is educational/instructional media design at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for educational/instructional media design ($70,644).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.