Missouri · Educational/Instructional Media Design

Best colleges for Educational/Instructional Media Design in Missouri

Ranked by graduates a year

Northwest Missouri State University, University of Central Missouri and Missouri State University - Springfield award the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees and certificates in Missouri: 46, 38 and 19 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 9 Missouri colleges offer Educational/Instructional Media Design and award 122 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
9
offering CIP 13.05
States offered
46
with a program page
Degrees / yr
122
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,203
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Instructional Coordinators
$73,360
BLS OEWS May 2025

9 institutions offering Educational/Instructional Media Design in Missouri

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
1Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville Public
—4654%——
2University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg Public
—3854%——
3Missouri State University - Springfield
Springfield Public
—1958%——
4Park University
Parkville Private not-for-profit
—838%$16,013—
5Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit
—448%$25,407—
6William Woods University
Fulton Private not-for-profit
—347%$22,203—
7Webster University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit
—264%$25,090—
8Drury University
Springfield Private not-for-profit
—162%$20,482—
9Missouri Southern State University
Joplin Public
—142%——

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

Top 9 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)
1Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville Public
46Not reported
2University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg Public
38Not reported
3Missouri State University - Springfield
Springfield Public
19Not reported
4Park University
Parkville Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
5Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
6William Woods University
Fulton Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
7Webster University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
8Drury University
Springfield Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
9Missouri Southern State University
Joplin Public
1Not 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 Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
3,110
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$73,360
median $72,080
Best-paying metro
$78,610
Kansas City, MO-KS

Related careers

Instructional Coordinators
$73,360 avg · 3,110 jobs
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$59,470 avg · 2,970 jobs
Training and Development Specialists
$62,590

Common questions

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

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

Northwest Missouri State University (46 graduates a year), University of Central Missouri (38 graduates a year) and Missouri State University - Springfield (19 graduates a year) award the most Educational/Instructional Media Design degrees and certificates in Missouri, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 9 Missouri colleges offer Educational/Instructional Media Design.

How much do Instructional Coordinators earn in Missouri?+

The average annual wage for Instructional Coordinators in Missouri is $73,360 (median $72,080), across about 3,110 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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