Curriculum and Instruction
Education
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $68,198 | $62,224 to $71,207 | 6 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $60,185 | $56,248 to $65,644 | 213 | 100% |
| Doctoral Degree | $81,990 | $75,116 to $91,310 | 32 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +2% (2024 to 2034), about 27,500 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,720 | +1.3% | 21,900 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | +2.1% | 5,600 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.