Minnesota · Educational/Instructional Media Design

Best colleges for Educational/Instructional Media Design in Minnesota

Ranked by graduates a year

Minnesota State University - Mankato, Concordia University - Saint Paul and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota award the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees and certificates in Minnesota: 52, 18 and 7 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Minnesota colleges offer Educational/Instructional Media Design and award 126 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
126
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,369
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
53%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Instructional Coordinators
$86,930
BLS OEWS May 2025

8 institutions offering Educational/Instructional Media Design in Minnesota

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
1Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato Public
—5254%——
2Capella University
Minneapolis Private for-profit Online
—2220%$19,369—
3Concordia University - Saint Paul
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
—1846%$17,328—
4Walden University
Minneapolis Private for-profit Online
—15———
5Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona Private not-for-profit
—766%$18,163—
6Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud Public
—540%——
7The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth Private not-for-profit
—571%$21,150—
8University of St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
—276%$28,888—

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

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)
1Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato Public
52Not reported
2Concordia University - Saint Paul
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
18Not reported
3Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona Private not-for-profit
7Not reported
4Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud Public
5Not reported
5The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
6University of St Thomas
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
Show the other 2 Minnesota colleges offering Educational/Instructional Media Design
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Capella University (Online)MinneapolisPrivate for-profit22
Walden University (Online)MinneapolisPrivate for-profit15

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 Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
3,130
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$86,930
median $80,550
Best-paying metro
$89,590
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Related careers

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Common questions

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

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

Minnesota State University - Mankato (52 graduates a year), Concordia University - Saint Paul (18 graduates a year) and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (7 graduates a year) award the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees and certificates in Minnesota, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Minnesota colleges offer Educational/Instructional Media Design.

How much do Instructional Coordinators earn in Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for Instructional Coordinators in Minnesota is $86,930 (median $80,550), across about 3,130 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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