Curriculum and Instruction at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Master's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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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| 169 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $53,956 | $65,465 | #59 | $41,350 |
| 170 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $53,954 | $51,353 | #185 | $51,437 |
| 171 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $53,444 | $51,050 | #186 | $53,583 |
| 172 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $53,319 | $55,107 | #165 | $51,473 |
| 173 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $52,720 | $59,192 | #139 | $50,206 |
| 174 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $52,708 | $59,681 | #133 | $48,972 |
| 175 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $52,404 | $57,246 | #153 | $46,160 |
Other Majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $138,487 | $113,196 | #94 of 861 |
| Engineering | $128,974 | $109,909 | #6 of 29 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,988 | $63,146 | #183 of 349 |
| Animal Sciences | $90,085 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $76,344 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | $73,346 | — | #4 of 8 |
| Journalism | $73,130 | $61,760 | #11 of 22 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $65,905 | — | #18 of 19 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,853 | $53,291 | #327 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,308 | $51,334 | #182 of 243 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $58,509 | $45,327 | #22 of 26 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $57,549 | $52,038 | #216 of 280 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $56,989 | $49,451 | #17 of 27 |
| Music | $53,139 | $48,098 | #25 of 98 |
| Agriculture | — | $50,894 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,473 one year after graduating and $53,319 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #172 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,250.
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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.