Curriculum and Instruction at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA · Master's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 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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| 77 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $62,520 | $63,565 | #79 | $57,928 |
| 78 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $62,453 | $59,442 | #135 | — |
| 79 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $62,426 | $58,381 | #144 | $51,040 |
| 80 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $62,403 | $63,464 | #80 | $60,365 |
| 81 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $62,403 | $63,464 | #81 | $60,365 |
| 82 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $62,403 | $63,464 | #82 | $60,365 |
| 83 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $62,403 | $63,464 | #83 | $60,365 |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $166,387 | $116,067 | #14 of 78 |
| Information Science/Studies | $158,815 | $128,867 | #3 of 71 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $139,676 | $110,689 | #23 of 92 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $111,065 | $82,437 | #44 of 211 |
| Homeland Security | $106,535 | $85,563 | #7 of 28 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $103,541 | $82,757 | #31 of 159 |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | $102,645 | — |
| Public Administration | $87,710 | $69,773 | #46 of 243 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $69,663 | $60,379 | #62 of 285 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $56,114 | $42,161 | #254 of 322 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $50,299 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,365 one year after graduating and $62,403 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,151.
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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.
