Location: West Lafayette, IN•In-State Tuition: $10,110•Out-of-State Tuition: $14,421
Median Earnings (1yr)
$68,411
75th percentile
Sample: 25 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Purdue University Global graduates compare to all programs nationally

Purdue University Global earns $68k — 75th percentile among educational/instructional media design masters programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Purdue University Global$68,411$50,577-26%
Concordia University-Irvine$86,662$94,840+9%
National University$82,830$85,480+3%
Harvard University$90,736$75,467-17%
Concordia University-Chicago$68,606$74,742+9%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Educational/Instructional Media Design masters's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette$10,110$68,411$50,577——
Harvard UniversityCambridge$59,076$90,736$75,467——
California State University-Monterey BaySeaside$7,437$89,180———
Concordia University-IrvineIrvine$41,390$86,662$94,840——
National UniversitySan Diego$13,320$82,830$85,480——
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach$7,008$80,952———
National Median—$62,499———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with educational/instructional media design graduates

Instructional Coordinators

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

$74,720/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Training and Development Specialists

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

$65,850/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

$64,320/yrJobs growth:Master's degree
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 Purdue University Global, approximately 48% 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.