Curriculum and Instruction at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Master's Degree
University at Albany graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany 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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| 45 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $66,404 | $58,476 | #143 | $64,047 |
| 46 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $66,277 | $58,364 | #145 | $61,677 |
| 47 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $66,189 | $70,450 | #23 | $60,563 |
| 48 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $66,047 | $62,863 | #93 | $64,591 |
| 49 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $66,003 | $70,252 | #25 | $58,323 |
| 50 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $65,747 | $66,845 | #45 | — |
| 51 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $65,713 | $59,838 | #132 | $59,948 |
Other Majors at University at Albany by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $113,822 | $79,549 | #206 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $110,374 | $68,270 | #50 of 349 |
| Taxation | $109,679 | $77,521 | #21 of 30 |
| Public Administration | $84,950 | $62,076 | #74 of 243 |
| Public Health | $77,882 | $60,321 | #111 of 201 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $76,461 | $50,934 | #5 of 75 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $74,708 | $51,925 | #155 of 453 |
| Criminology | $71,183 | $52,515 | #4 of 15 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $70,022 | $30,451 | #108 of 322 |
| Social Work | $64,213 | $53,345 | #117 of 279 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $63,771 | $53,103 | #70 of 204 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $60,341 | $58,981 | #181 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,847 | $54,318 | #197 of 285 |
| Information Science/Studies | $58,314 | $42,523 | #69 of 71 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,691 | — | #33 of 43 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $51,514 | $35,104 | #25 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,591 one year after graduating and $66,047 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, University at Albany ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,267.
← All data for University at Albany · Methodology
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.