Curriculum and Instruction at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Master's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Kansas City 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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| 151 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $56,614 | $60,416 | #125 | $51,608 |
| 152 | Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID | $56,334 | $59,903 | #129 | $47,049 |
| 153 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $56,248 | $61,445 | #115 | $49,673 |
| 154 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $55,978 | $60,020 | #128 | $52,217 |
| 155 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $55,781 | $57,652 | #151 | $51,515 |
| 156 | Gannon University Erie, PA | $55,601 | $56,547 | #158 | $53,000 |
| 157 | Faulkner University Montgomery, AL | $55,548 | $63,052 | #87 | $54,626 |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $222,572 | $205,030 | #2 of 14 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $139,097 | $121,441 | #63 of 432 |
| Business/Commerce | $119,601 | $93,486 | #23 of 75 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $111,394 | $85,041 | #52 of 62 |
| Civil Engineering | $96,926 | $74,296 | #40 of 81 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,632 | $64,776 | #246 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $68,495 | $49,343 | #255 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $63,768 | — | #127 of 285 |
| Social Work | $63,357 | $50,723 | #129 of 279 |
| Public Administration | $60,493 | $49,846 | #222 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $60,253 | $46,957 | #123 of 302 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $49,306 | $24,273 | #29 of 41 |
| Music | $47,852 | $32,932 | #49 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Kansas City curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,217 one year after graduating and $55,978 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Kansas City rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks #154 by median pay four years after graduation, and #128 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at University of Missouri-Kansas City worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,000.
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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.