Curriculum and Instruction at Illinois State University
Normal, IL · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Illinois State University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Illinois State University Compares for Curriculum and Instruction
All 190 colleges reporting curriculum and instruction earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $100,111 | $91,094 | #2 | $81,909 |
| 2 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $100,038 | $91,028 | #3 | $83,546 |
| 3 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $95,860 | $87,226 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $95,071 | $94,501 | #1 | $77,911 |
| 5 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $86,945 | $82,754 | #6 | $81,435 |
| 6 | Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | $86,166 | $89,660 | #4 | $70,227 |
| 7 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $86,139 | $78,381 | #9 | $71,819 |
| 8 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $82,925 | $79,211 | #7 | $53,385 |
| 9 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $80,763 | $76,544 | #12 | $65,419 |
| 10 | City University of Seattle Seattle, WA | $80,194 | $73,761 | #14 | $70,377 |
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| 88 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $61,906 | $62,940 | #89 | $56,516 |
| 89 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $61,853 | $65,217 | #62 | $53,056 |
| 90 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $61,853 | $64,361 | #68 | $53,056 |
| 91 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $61,775 | $60,694 | #122 | $57,175 |
| 92 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $61,774 | $65,751 | #55 | $58,763 |
| 93 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $61,650 | $65,003 | #63 | $56,851 |
| 94 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $61,487 | $62,533 | #98 | $55,192 |
Other Majors at Illinois State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $117,757 | $108,154 | #273 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $110,971 | $85,715 | #227 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $96,945 | $69,295 | #148 of 349 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $75,054 | $69,642 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $72,635 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $62,105 | $56,893 | #157 of 280 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,006 | $45,215 | #44 of 61 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,532 | $55,591 | #159 of 285 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,323 | $44,066 | #93 of 165 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $58,995 | $43,685 | #6 of 10 |
| Social Work | $55,801 | $49,552 | #249 of 279 |
| Psychology | — | $55,779 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $55,353 | $54,477 | #233 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $49,679 | $46,091 | #290 of 302 |
| Music | $46,476 | $38,873 | #53 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Illinois State University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,175 one year after graduating and $61,775 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Illinois State University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Illinois State University ranks #91 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Illinois State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.