Median Earnings (1yr)
$56,714
61st percentile
60th percentile in Virginia

Earnings Distribution

How University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Virginia-Main Campus$56,714$57,003+1%
George Mason University$59,948$61,734+3%
Averett University$50,976$54,831+8%
Regent University$57,753$54,633-5%
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University$53,202$51,146-4%

Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia

Curriculum and Instruction masters's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (16 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville$20,986$56,714$57,003โ€”โ€”
George Mason UniversityFairfax$13,815$59,948$61,734โ€”โ€”
Regent UniversityVirginia Beach$20,686$57,753$54,633โ€”โ€”
William & MaryWilliamsburg$25,040$55,775$49,542โ€”โ€”
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg$15,478$53,202$51,146โ€”โ€”
Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg$41,860$52,222โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$55,185โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with curriculum and instruction graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Instructional Coordinators

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

$74,720/yrJobs growth:Master's degree
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 Virginia-Main Campus, approximately 14% 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.