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 Minnesota

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
St Catherine University$59,238
Walden University$69,999$61,154
Capella University$58,852$58,386
Minnesota State University Moorhead$57,408$55,735
University of St Thomas$54,441
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota$53,583$54,283
National Median$55,185

Other Curriculum and Instruction Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Walden University
Minneapolis
$12,498$69,999
Capella University
Minneapolis
$14,436$58,852
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead
$10,336$57,408
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
$52,284$54,441
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona
$43,160$53,583

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 St Catherine University, approximately 36% 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.