Curriculum and Instruction at Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN · Master's Degree · about 86 graduates a year
Middle Tennessee State University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middle Tennessee 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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| 143 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $57,340 | $61,534 | #114 | $49,973 |
| 144 | Peru State College Peru, NE | $57,249 | $59,169 | #140 | $53,549 |
| 145 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $57,180 | $60,861 | #120 | $56,965 |
| 146 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $56,781 | $62,027 | #103 | $52,200 |
| 147 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $56,774 | $57,723 | #150 | $55,539 |
| 148 | Averett University Danville, VA | $56,695 | $51,626 | #184 | $50,976 |
| 149 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $56,672 | $60,320 | #126 | $50,839 |
Other Majors at Middle Tennessee State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $109,171 | $84,311 | #52 of 78 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $108,477 | $92,221 | #369 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,846 | $76,031 | #352 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,230 | $70,094 | #177 of 349 |
| Psychology | $81,371 | $59,076 | #14 of 92 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | $77,013 | $62,176 | #10 of 13 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $76,590 | $55,570 | #7 of 34 |
| Social Work | $64,885 | $50,630 | #102 of 279 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $64,552 | $56,415 | #318 of 453 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $62,418 | $39,958 | #64 of 165 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $53,134 | $46,032 | #246 of 302 |
| Library Science and Administration | $50,169 | $46,127 | #47 of 54 |
| History | $47,898 | $35,025 | #32 of 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middle Tennessee State University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,200 one year after graduating and $56,781 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middle Tennessee State University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Middle Tennessee State University ranks #146 by median pay four years after graduation, and #103 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Middle Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,145.
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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.