Curriculum and Instruction at Drake University
Des Moines, IA · Master's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Drake University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Drake 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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| 71 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $63,052 | $64,105 | #70 | $63,597 |
| 72 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $62,976 | $68,791 | #34 | $48,880 |
| 73 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $62,807 | $63,856 | #73 | $59,146 |
| 74 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $62,724 | $65,978 | #53 | $58,730 |
| 75 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $62,675 | $57,730 | #149 | $58,533 |
| 76 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $62,644 | $63,691 | #77 | $61,205 |
| 77 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $62,520 | $63,565 | #79 | $57,928 |
Other Majors at Drake University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $137,890 | $91,098 | #97 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $91,269 | — | #208 of 349 |
| Public Administration | $83,764 | $67,297 | #84 of 243 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $68,233 | $64,311 | #260 of 453 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $59,658 | $54,800 | #134 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,615 | $51,327 | #234 of 380 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $56,361 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drake University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,730 one year after graduating and $62,724 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drake University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Drake University ranks #74 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Drake University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% 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.