Curriculum and Instruction

Master's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 13.03

$64,503Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$76,554Median earnings 4 years after

$69,569Median earnings 5 years after

$25,750Median federal debt

42Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University earn a median of $64,503 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 $25,750, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Portland State University

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree$115,939
Computer ScienceMaster's degree$105,287
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$99,771
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$97,958
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$87,259
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$82,853
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$78,669
Real EstateMaster's degree$77,791
Public AdministrationMaster's degree$73,655
Applied MathematicsMaster's degree$73,557
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,079
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$67,509
Geography and CartographyMaster's degree$67,045
TaxationMaster's degree$66,631
PhysicsBachelor's degree$62,749
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$61,171
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$58,069
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$57,547
City/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningMaster's degree$57,357
Social WorkMaster's degree$57,241

Frequently asked questions

How much do Curriculum and Instruction graduates from Portland State University make?

The median salary is $64,503 one year after graduation and $69,569 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,750.

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