Curriculum and Instruction at Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT · Master's Degree · about 3,728 graduates a year
Western Governors University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Governors 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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| 27 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $70,544 | $61,911 | #105 | $66,094 |
| 28 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $70,537 | $67,378 | #42 | $58,852 |
| 29 | Thomas University Thomasville, GA | $70,189 | $72,660 | #17 | $61,064 |
| 30 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $69,935 | $66,282 | #49 | $62,910 |
| 31 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $69,690 | $68,470 | #36 | $62,530 |
| 32 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $69,403 | $63,927 | #71 | $53,767 |
| 33 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $68,978 | $62,811 | #94 | $56,714 |
Other Majors at Western Governors University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $144,205 | $121,837 | #11 of 72 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $129,737 | $101,328 | #11 of 26 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $125,944 | $102,028 | #9 of 46 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,688 | $100,249 | #342 of 432 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $111,643 | $98,667 | #43 of 211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $98,950 | $83,321 | #365 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,442 | $70,854 | #190 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $84,521 | $71,905 | #73 of 453 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $72,564 | $66,158 | #15 of 52 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $71,469 | $63,169 | #41 of 82 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $65,801 | $58,818 | #100 of 285 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $63,218 | $56,488 | #138 of 280 |
| Education | $56,657 | $49,614 | #166 of 214 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Governors University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,910 one year after graduating and $69,935 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Governors University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Western Governors University ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Western Governors University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,341.
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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.