Curriculum and Instruction

Master's degree · University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO

CIP 13.03

$49,355Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,116Median earnings 4 years after
$50,970Median earnings 5 years after
$18,001Median federal debt
103Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Curriculum and Instruction at University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $49,355 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,399 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,716–$78,118). Median debt is $18,001, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Curriculum and Instruction (Master's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$52,217$40,000
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
$49,269$30,303
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
$46,058$15,568
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin
$44,060$21,805
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis
$42,470—
Columbia College
Columbia
$39,721$39,652
William Woods University
Fulton
$39,567$23,833

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Curriculum and Instruction graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia make?

The median salary is $49,355 one year after graduation and $50,970 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,001.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.