Kansas · Educational/Instructional Media Design

Best colleges for Educational/Instructional Media Design in Kansas

Ranked by graduates a year

Fort Hays State University, Pittsburg State University and Baker University award the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees and certificates in Kansas: 26, 18 and 12 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Kansas colleges offer Educational/Instructional Media Design and award 74 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
8
offering CIP 13.05
States offered
46
with a program page
Degrees / yr
74
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,935
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Instructional Coordinators
$69,940
BLS OEWS May 2025

8 institutions offering Educational/Instructional Media Design in Kansas

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
1Fort Hays State University
Hays Public
—2648%——
2Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg Public
—1857%——
3Baker University
Baldwin City Private not-for-profit
—1258%$21,404—
4Emporia State University
Emporia Public
—956%——
5Wichita State University
Wichita Public
—651%——
6MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe Private not-for-profit
—154%$28,845—
7Ottawa University - Ottawa
Ottawa Private not-for-profit
—128%$26,935—
8Ottawa University - Kansas City
Overland Park Private not-for-profit
—1———

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

Top 7 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)
1Fort Hays State University
Hays Public
26Not reported
2Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg Public
18Not reported
3Baker University
Baldwin City Private not-for-profit
12Not reported
4Emporia State University
Emporia Public
9Not reported
5Wichita State University
Wichita Public
6Not reported
6MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
7Ottawa University - Kansas City
Overland Park Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Kansas colleges offering Educational/Instructional Media Design
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Ottawa University - OttawaOttawaPrivate not-for-profit1

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 Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
1,950
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$69,940
median $64,750
Best-paying metro
$67,610
Manhattan, KS

Related careers

Training and Development Specialists
$68,060 avg · 5,150 jobs
Instructional Coordinators
$69,940 avg · 1,950 jobs
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
$61,760 avg · 1,620 jobs

Common questions

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

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

Fort Hays State University (26 graduates a year), Pittsburg State University (18 graduates a year) and Baker University (12 graduates a year) award the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees and certificates in Kansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Kansas colleges offer Educational/Instructional Media Design.

How much do Instructional Coordinators earn in Kansas?+

The average annual wage for Instructional Coordinators in Kansas is $69,940 (median $64,750), across about 1,950 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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