Educational/Instructional Media Design at Harvard University

Master's Degree

Location: Cambridge, MA•In-State Tuition: $59,076•Admission Rate: 3%•Avg SAT: 1553
Median Earnings (1yr)
$90,736
95th percentile (60th in MA)
Sample Size
41
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Harvard University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Harvard University graduates earn $91k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all educational/instructional media design masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

Educational/Instructional Media Design masters's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Harvard University$90,736$75,467——
National Median$62,499———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Harvard University, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.