Illinois · Educational/Instructional Media Design

Best Educational/Instructional Media Design institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

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
9
offering CIP 13.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
120
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,431
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
51%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Instructional Coordinators
$78,760
BLS OEWS 2024

9 institutions offering Educational/Instructional Media Design in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Concordia University - Chicago
River Forest Private not-for-profit
3736%$17,620
2Northern Illinois University
Dekalb Public
2649%
3Western Illinois University
Macomb Public
1545%
4Aurora University
Aurora Private not-for-profit
1360%$18,431
5Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Carbondale Public
1262%
6Dominican University
River Forest Private not-for-profit
755%$16,176
7Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville Public
757%
8Loyola University Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
273%$33,454
9Governors State University
University Park Public
122%

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 Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
8,940
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$78,760
median $75,760
Best-paying metro
$82,680
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

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Common questions

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

How much do Instructional Coordinators earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Instructional Coordinators in Illinois is $78,760 (median $75,760), across about 8,940 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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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