Curriculum and Instruction

Doctoral degree · University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

CIP 13.03

$70,406Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$70,523Median earnings 4 years after

$75,611Median earnings 5 years after

$63,482Median federal debt

24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Curriculum and Instruction at University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $70,406 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $83,031 four years after graduating (middle half: $66,971–$102,600). Median debt is $63,482, about 90% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $70,406 one year after graduation and $75,611 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $63,482.

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