Curriculum and Instruction at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Master's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley 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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| 133 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $58,062 | $61,961 | #104 | $51,976 |
| 134 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $58,052 | $59,022 | #141 | $56,749 |
| 135 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $57,994 | $54,236 | #170 | $51,379 |
| 136 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $57,952 | $61,104 | #118 | $53,419 |
| 137 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $57,893 | $61,620 | #111 | — |
| 138 | University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND | $57,804 | $59,887 | #130 | $56,836 |
| 139 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $57,538 | $58,499 | #142 | $59,223 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,419 one year after graduating and $57,952 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #136 by median pay four years after graduation, and #118 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,218.
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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.