Curriculum and Instruction at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Doctoral Degree · about 81 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia Compares for Curriculum and Instruction
All 24 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 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $153,334 | $145,942 | #1 | $142,452 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $117,352 | $115,298 | #2 | — |
| 3 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $97,572 | $106,587 | #3 | $78,816 |
| 4 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $96,686 | $100,090 | #4 | $82,159 |
| 5 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $91,534 | $94,756 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $91,322 | $86,920 | #12 | — |
| 7 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $91,306 | $97,184 | #5 | $73,463 |
| 8 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $91,034 | $86,957 | #11 | $77,115 |
| 9 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $85,479 | $86,907 | #13 | $74,672 |
| 10 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $84,607 | $77,042 | #20 | — |
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| 12 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $83,594 | $89,708 | #8 | — |
| 13 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $83,544 | $84,940 | #15 | $84,192 |
| 14 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $83,439 | $89,464 | #9 | $83,131 |
| 15 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $80,374 | $89,122 | #10 | $77,432 |
| 16 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $80,021 | $82,223 | #18 | $76,239 |
| 17 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $79,364 | $85,169 | #14 | $80,306 |
| 18 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $79,274 | $83,585 | #17 | $71,106 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $121,489 | $97,385 | #102 of 126 |
| Chemistry | $110,812 | $86,469 | #28 of 38 |
| Public Health | — | $105,588 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $77,621 | $73,174 | #156 of 177 |
| Music | $46,203 | $41,098 | #29 of 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,432 one year after graduating and $80,374 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 24 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($83,031), and the median federal debt at graduation is $55,313.
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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.