Curriculum and Instruction at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Master's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates in curriculum and instruction earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and 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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| 127 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $58,863 | $59,864 | #131 | $58,124 |
| 128 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $58,811 | $60,429 | #124 | — |
| 129 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $58,560 | $60,795 | #121 | $51,618 |
| 130 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $58,513 | $53,281 | #179 | $53,202 |
| 131 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $58,447 | $59,423 | #136 | $55,485 |
| 132 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $58,100 | $52,905 | #180 | $55,775 |
| 133 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $58,062 | $61,961 | #104 | $51,976 |
Other Curriculum and Instruction Credentials at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $84,607 | — |
Other Majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University curriculum and instruction graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,202 one year after graduating and $58,513 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rank for curriculum and instruction?
Among 190 colleges reporting earnings for curriculum and instruction graduates, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #130 by median pay four years after graduation, and #179 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is curriculum and instruction at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for curriculum and instruction ($63,399), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.