Educational/Instructional Media Design at Michigan State University

Graduate/Professional Certificate

Location: East Lansing, MI•In-State Tuition: $15,988•Out-of-State Tuition: $43,372•Admission Rate: 84%•Avg SAT: 1261
Median Earnings (1yr)
$58,400
5th percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
31
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Michigan State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Michigan State University graduates earn $58k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all educational/instructional media design grad-cert programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Educational/Instructional Media Design grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Michigan State University$58,400———
National Median$64,530———

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 Michigan State University, approximately 20% 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.