Curriculum and Instruction at Teachers College at Columbia University
New York, NY · Master's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Teachers College at Columbia University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 37% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Teachers College at Columbia 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 |
Other Curriculum and Instruction Credentials at Teachers College at Columbia University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $91,322 | — |
Other Majors at Teachers College at Columbia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $94,693 | $78,799 | #33 of 453 |
| Sociology | $93,752 | $68,137 | #1 of 6 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $91,522 | $69,467 | #16 of 322 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $90,375 | $79,326 | #12 of 82 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $87,221 | $56,168 | #28 of 50 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $85,922 | $67,296 | #16 of 243 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $79,054 | $60,606 | #11 of 52 |
| International and Comparative Education | $78,135 | $66,758 | #2 of 5 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $78,032 | $54,207 | #4 of 21 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $76,970 | $69,049 | #36 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $76,686 | $71,195 | #33 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $75,388 | $60,962 | #32 of 380 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $73,440 | $54,852 | #5 of 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Teachers College at Columbia University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $81,435 one year after graduating and $86,945 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Teachers College at Columbia University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Teachers College at Columbia University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Teachers College at Columbia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 37% more than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $45,690.
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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.