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 Ohio

Curriculum and Instruction masters's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Franklin University$60,250
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$62,381$63,081
Ohio Dominican University$61,239
Ashland University$56,141$51,792
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus$51,976$55,507
Ohio University-Main Campus$51,608
National Median$55,185

Other Curriculum and Instruction Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$13,570$62,381
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus
$34,370$61,239
Ashland University
Ashland
$28,910$56,141
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green
$14,081$51,976
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$13,746$51,608

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 Franklin University, approximately 33% 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.