The Instructional Media major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Education, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Education, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Training and Development Specialists SOC: 13-1151 Occupation: Training and Development Specialists | $65,850 | 436,610 | N/A | N/A |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists SOC: 25-4022 Occupation: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $64,320 | 131,830 | N/A | N/A |
Instructional Coordinators SOC: 25-9031 Occupation: Instructional Coordinators | $74,720 | 210,850 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,850 | 436,610 |
| 2023 | $64,340 | 403,480 |
| 2022 | $63,080 | 367,180 |
| 2021 | $61,570 | 336,030 |
| 2020 | $62,700 | 318,040 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,320 | 131,830 |
| 2023 | $64,370 | 133,760 |
| 2022 | $61,660 | 131,680 |
| 2021 | $61,190 | 127,790 |
| 2020 | $60,820 | 135,070 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,720 | 210,850 |
| 2023 | $74,620 | 207,270 |
| 2022 | $66,490 | 198,660 |
| 2021 | $63,740 | 184,740 |
| 2020 | $66,970 | 174,900 |