Arkansas · Educational/Instructional Media Design

Best colleges for Educational/Instructional Media Design in Arkansas

Ranked by graduates a year

Arkansas Tech University, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and University of Arkansas award the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees and certificates in Arkansas: 36, 36 and 13 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 Arkansas colleges offer Educational/Instructional Media Design and award 113 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Educational/Instructional Media Design program focuses on the systematic design, development, and delivery of instructional materials and experiences. It caters to individuals interested in creating effective and engaging learning…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 13.05
States offered
46
with a program page
Degrees / yr
113
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Instructional Coordinators
$70,750
BLS OEWS May 2025

6 institutions offering Educational/Instructional Media Design in Arkansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Arkansas Tech University
Russellville Public
—3649%——
2Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia Public
—3649%——
3University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Public
—1371%——
4University of Central Arkansas
Conway Public
—1354%——
5University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Hope Public
—857%——
6University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock Public
—742%——

Colleges awarding the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees in Arkansas

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Arkansas Tech University
Russellville Public
36Not reported
2Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia Public
36Not reported
3University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Public
13Not reported
4University of Central Arkansas
Conway Public
13Not reported
5University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Hope Public
8Not reported
6University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock Public
7Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Instructional Coordinators (SOC 25-9031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.3%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~21,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$74,720
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Learning StrategiesSpeakingWritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoring

What Instructional Coordinators earn in Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
1,300
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$70,750
median $67,100
Best-paying metro
$73,040
Jonesboro, AR

Related careers

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$70,750 avg · 1,300 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Educational/Instructional Media Design programs in Arkansas.

Which Arkansas colleges award the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees?+

Arkansas Tech University (36 graduates a year), Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (36 graduates a year) and University of Arkansas (13 graduates a year) award the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees and certificates in Arkansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 Arkansas colleges offer Educational/Instructional Media Design.

How much do Instructional Coordinators earn in Arkansas?+

The average annual wage for Instructional Coordinators in Arkansas is $70,750 (median $67,100), across about 1,300 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Educational/Instructional Media Design program?+

The Educational/Instructional Media Design program focuses on the systematic design, development, and delivery of instructional materials and experiences. It caters to individuals interested in creating effective and engaging learning…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop learning strategies, speaking, writing, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Instructional Coordinators?+

The national job outlook is about +1.3% growth with around 21,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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