Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,053
36th percentile (40th in NE)
Sample Size
223
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Doane University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Doane University graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 36th 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 Nebraska

Curriculum and Instruction masters's programs at peer institutions in Nebraska (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Doane University$53,053$51,750
Chadron State College$60,127
Concordia University-Nebraska$57,304$53,571
University of Nebraska at Kearney$54,750$54,975
Peru State College$53,549$57,622
Wayne State College$53,346$54,064
National Median$55,185

Other Curriculum and Instruction Programs in Nebraska

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Nebraska schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Chadron State College
Chadron
$8,078$60,127
Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward
$39,330$57,304
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
$8,302$54,750
Peru State College
Peru
$8,280$53,549
Wayne State College
Wayne
$7,970$53,346

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 Doane University, approximately 28% 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.