Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Master's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Portland State 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 |
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| 12 | Boston University Boston, MA | $78,782 | $69,376 | #30 | $65,020 |
| 13 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $77,289 | $70,328 | #24 | $62,077 |
| 14 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $76,616 | $67,239 | #44 | $67,653 |
| 15 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $76,554 | $77,005 | #11 | $64,503 |
| 16 | Piedmont University Demorest, GA | $75,565 | $78,225 | #10 | — |
| 17 | University of St Francis Joliet, IL | $73,452 | $72,166 | #20 | $66,085 |
| 18 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $73,195 | $66,599 | #46 | $57,473 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,503 one year after graduating and $76,554 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Portland State University ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,750.
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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.