Educational/Instructional Media Design at National University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How National University graduates compare to all programs nationally
National University graduates earn $83k, 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 California
Educational/Instructional Media Design masters's programs at peer institutions in California (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National University | $82,830 | $85,480 | — | — |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $89,180 | — | — | — |
| Concordia University-Irvine | $86,662 | $94,840 | — | — |
| California State University-Long Beach | $80,952 | — | — | — |
| California State University-Fullerton | $78,229 | — | — | — |
| California State University-East Bay | $74,406 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $62,499 | — | — | — |
Other Educational/Instructional Media Design Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside | $7,437 | $89,180 | — |
| Concordia University-Irvine Irvine | $41,390 | $86,662 | — |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $7,008 | $80,952 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $7,073 | $78,229 | — |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $7,055 | $74,406 | — |
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 National University, approximately 26% 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.