Curriculum and Instruction at Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN · Master's Degree · about 164 graduates a year
Tennessee Technological University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tennessee Technological 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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| 174 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $52,708 | $59,681 | #133 | $48,972 |
| 175 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $52,404 | $57,246 | #153 | $46,160 |
| 176 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $51,881 | $55,845 | #163 | $52,499 |
| 177 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $51,745 | $56,526 | #160 | $47,918 |
| 178 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $51,545 | $56,307 | #161 | $52,403 |
| 179 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $51,175 | $48,708 | #189 | $42,964 |
| 180 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $51,172 | $56,742 | #155 | — |
Other Majors at Tennessee Technological University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $108,522 | $93,349 | #368 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,302 | $73,759 | #407 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $62,121 | $64,036 | #358 of 453 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $61,301 | $63,938 | #28 of 34 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $52,283 | $42,655 | #256 of 302 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,014 | $47,339 | #155 of 165 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tennessee Technological University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,918 one year after graduating and $51,745 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tennessee Technological University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Tennessee Technological University ranks #177 by median pay four years after graduation, and #160 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Tennessee Technological University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,902.
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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.