Curriculum and Instruction at Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD · Master's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Northern State University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northern 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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| 181 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $50,691 | $54,351 | #168 | $49,269 |
| 182 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $50,116 | $53,735 | #177 | $49,355 |
| 183 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $49,672 | $54,259 | #169 | $44,274 |
| 184 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $49,669 | $53,464 | #178 | $51,127 |
| 185 | Montana State University Billings Billings, MT | $48,299 | $52,759 | #182 | $49,430 |
| 186 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $48,120 | $54,486 | #167 | $45,609 |
| 187 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $46,807 | $50,187 | #187 | $46,058 |
Other Majors at Northern State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $40,724 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern State University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,127 one year after graduating and $49,669 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern State University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Northern State University ranks #184 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Northern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399).
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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.