Curriculum and Instruction at Columbia College
Columbia, MO · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Columbia College graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 88% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia College 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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| 187 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $46,807 | $50,187 | #187 | $46,058 |
| 188 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $46,038 | $52,129 | #183 | $45,256 |
| 189 | William Woods University Fulton, MO | $45,534 | $48,822 | #188 | $39,567 |
| 190 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $45,010 | $48,260 | #190 | $39,721 |
Other Majors at Columbia College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $87,915 | $71,024 | #56 of 75 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,415 | $46,087 | #91 of 115 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $57,964 | $46,394 | #390 of 453 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia College curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,721 one year after graduating and $45,010 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Columbia College ranks #190 by median pay four years after graduation, and #190 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Columbia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $39,652.
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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.