Curriculum and Instruction at Arkansas State University

Master's Degree

Location: Jonesboro, AR•In-State Tuition: $7,754•Out-of-State Tuition: $13,826•Admission Rate: 70%•Avg SAT: 1119
Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,958
23rd percentile (60th in AR)
Sample Size
235
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Arkansas State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Arkansas State University graduates earn $51k, placing them in the 23th percentile of all curriculum and instruction masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas

Curriculum and Instruction masters's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Arkansas State University$50,958$49,543——
National Median$55,185———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Arkansas State University, approximately 37% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.