Earnings Distribution
How Boston University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $65,020 | $84,614 | +30% |
| Fitchburg State University | $63,724 | $69,415 | +9% |
| Boston College | $55,608 | $60,168 | +8% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $61,677 | $58,949 | -4% |
| Curry College | $53,650 | $55,862 | +4% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts
Curriculum and Instruction masters's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (14 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boston UniversityBoston | $65,168 | $65,020 | $84,614 | — | — |
 Lesley UniversityCambridge | $32,780 | $64,047 | — | — | — |
 Fitchburg State UniversityFitchburg | $11,046 | $63,724 | $69,415 | — | — |
 University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell | $16,570 | $61,677 | $58,949 | — | — |
 Boston CollegeChestnut Hill | $67,680 | $55,608 | $60,168 | — | — |
 Curry CollegeMilton | $46,220 | $53,650 | $55,862 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $55,185 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with curriculum and instruction graduates
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 Boston University, approximately 18% 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.