Median Earnings (1yr)
$60,543
82nd percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
235
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of the Pacific graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of the Pacific graduates earn $61k, placing them in the 82th 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 California

Curriculum and Instruction masters's programs at peer institutions in California (22 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of the Pacific$60,543$61,991
Concordia University-Irvine$83,546$92,010
California State University-Long Beach$81,909
California State University-Fresno$71,819$71,666
California State University-Los Angeles$62,266
La Sierra University$62,077
National Median$55,185

Other Curriculum and Instruction Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine
$41,390$83,546
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$7,008$81,909
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$6,980$71,819
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$6,813$62,266
La Sierra University
Riverside
$35,910$62,077

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 University of the Pacific, approximately 34% 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.