Curriculum and Instruction at Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Doctoral Degree · about 355 graduates a year
Liberty University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 77% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Liberty University 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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| 20 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $76,582 | $82,112 | #19 | $59,185 |
| 21 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $75,455 | $76,716 | #21 | $77,754 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $74,098 | $75,358 | #22 | $68,496 |
| 23 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $73,065 | $66,532 | #24 | $63,590 |
| 24 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $70,523 | $73,383 | #23 | $70,406 |
Other Majors at Liberty University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $176,742 | $61,144 | #2 of 28 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $76,969 | $65,103 | #143 of 151 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $70,534 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $51,327 | $56,551 | #14 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Liberty University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,590 one year after graduating and $73,065 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Liberty University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 24 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Liberty University ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($83,031), and the median federal debt at graduation is $55,960.
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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.