Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,011
49th percentile (60th in NC)
Sample Size
48
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Gardner-Webb University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Gardner-Webb University graduates earn $55k, placing them in the 49th 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 North Carolina

Curriculum and Instruction masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Gardner-Webb University$55,011$52,146
University of North Carolina at Charlotte$56,720
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$55,091
University of North Carolina at Greensboro$52,327$45,737
Appalachian State University$49,973
National Median$55,185

Other Curriculum and Instruction Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$7,214$56,720
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$8,895$55,091
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$7,593$52,327
Appalachian State University
Boone
$7,541$49,973

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 Gardner-Webb University, approximately 27% 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.