Educational/Instructional Media Design at Lamar University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Lamar University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Lamar University graduates earn $64k, placing them in the 56th 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 Texas
Educational/Instructional Media Design masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar University | $64,005 | $58,775 | — | — |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $65,086 | — | — | — |
| University of North Texas | $62,520 | $67,351 | — | — |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $58,960 | — | — | — |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $57,292 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $62,499 | — | — | — |
Other Educational/Instructional Media Design Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $13,099 | $65,086 | — |
| University of North Texas Denton | $11,164 | $62,520 | — |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | $9,859 | $58,960 | — |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston | $7,746 | $57,292 | — |
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 Lamar University, approximately 44% 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.