Kentucky · Educational/Instructional Media Design

Best colleges for Educational/Instructional Media Design in Kentucky

Ranked by graduates a year

Western Kentucky University, Eastern Kentucky University and University of Kentucky award the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees and certificates in Kentucky: 46, 21 and 19 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Kentucky colleges offer Educational/Instructional Media Design and award 97 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
5
offering CIP 13.05
States offered
46
with a program page
Degrees / yr
97
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,816
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Instructional Coordinators
$69,230
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Educational/Instructional Media Design in Kentucky

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
1Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
—4656%——
2Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
—2150%——
3University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
—1971%——
4Morehead State University
Morehead Public
—752%——
5Asbury University
Wilmore Private not-for-profit
—465%$19,816$40,840

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

Top 5 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)
1Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
46Not reported
2Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
21Not reported
3University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
19Not reported
4Morehead State University
Morehead Public
7Not reported
5Asbury University
Wilmore Private not-for-profit
4Not 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 Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
3,380
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$69,230
median $63,640
Best-paying metro
$77,170
Owensboro, KY

Related careers

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Common questions

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

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

Western Kentucky University (46 graduates a year), Eastern Kentucky University (21 graduates a year) and University of Kentucky (19 graduates a year) award the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees and certificates in Kentucky, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Kentucky colleges offer Educational/Instructional Media Design.

How much do Instructional Coordinators earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Instructional Coordinators in Kentucky is $69,230 (median $63,640), across about 3,380 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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