Educational/Instructional Media Design at Utah State University
Logan, UT · Master's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Utah State University graduates in educational/instructional media design earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Utah 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 |
| 11 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $90,686 | $86,314 | #9 | — |
| 12 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $90,375 | $86,018 | #10 | $79,326 |
| 13 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $86,201 | $78,433 | #23 | — |
| 14 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $86,107 | $81,609 | #20 | $69,698 |
| 15 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $83,710 | $85,134 | #12 | $68,509 |
| 16 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $82,284 | $83,659 | #15 | $62,520 |
| 17 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $80,916 | $77,292 | #27 | $69,545 |
Other Majors at Utah State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $116,772 | $89,225 | #19 of 159 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $112,070 | $93,571 | #220 of 861 |
| Information Science/Studies | $111,384 | $76,044 | #29 of 71 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $107,544 | $81,795 | #60 of 83 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,333 | $64,571 | #191 of 349 |
| Civil Engineering | $90,415 | $75,757 | #65 of 81 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $86,956 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $78,061 | $64,232 | #29 of 285 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $77,930 | $60,567 | #2 of 33 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $76,391 | $66,552 | #5 of 15 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $70,374 | $63,564 | #59 of 380 |
| Psychology | $69,115 | $58,854 | #42 of 92 |
| Social Work | $66,536 | $53,235 | #86 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $54,756 | $58,294 | #235 of 243 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utah State University educational/instructional media design graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,698 one year after graduating and $86,107 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utah State University rank for educational/instructional media design?
Among 82 colleges reporting earnings for educational/instructional media design graduates, Utah State University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is educational/instructional media design at Utah State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for educational/instructional media design ($70,644), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,965.
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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.