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 Massachusetts

Curriculum and Instruction masters's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Gordon College$47,601
Boston University$65,020$84,614
Lesley University$64,047
Fitchburg State University$63,724$69,415
University of Massachusetts-Lowell$61,677$58,949
Boston College$55,608$60,168
National Median$55,185

Other Curriculum and Instruction Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Boston University
Boston
$65,168$65,020
Lesley University
Cambridge
$32,780$64,047
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg
$11,046$63,724
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$16,570$61,677
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
$67,680$55,608

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 Gordon College, approximately 21% 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.