Curriculum and Instruction

Master's degree · University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

CIP 13.03

$50,433Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,104Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,500Median federal debt
105Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Curriculum and Instruction at University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $50,433 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 $23,500, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Alverno College
Milwaukee
$70,227—
Carroll University
Waukesha
$57,937—
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$57,584$28,500
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
$55,178—
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon
$53,056$24,113

Highest-paying Curriculum and Instruction programs nationwide →

Other programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Frequently asked questions

How much do Curriculum and Instruction graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison make?

The median salary is $50,433 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,500.

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