Curriculum and Instruction master's degree programs in California
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
What related occupations pay in California
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
- State median wage
- $111,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,040–$132,730
- State employment
- 3,100
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
- State median wage
- $97,010
- Middle 50% wage range
- $66,560–$126,380
- State employment
- 20,950
- Projected growth
- +1.6%
- Annual openings
- 23,100
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach | $100,111 | Not available |
| 2 | Concordia University-Irvine | Irvine | $100,038 | Not available |
| 3 | University of Redlands | Redlands | $95,860 | Not available |
| 4 | California State University, Fresno | Fresno | $86,139 | Not available |
| 5 | La Sierra University | Riverside | $77,289 | Not available |
| 6 | University of the Pacific | Stockton | $71,126 | Not available |
| 7 | University of San Diego | San Diego | $68,584 | Not available |
| 8 | California State University, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $63,878 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Curriculum and Instruction in California
What do Curriculum and Instruction master's degree graduates earn in California?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $77,289 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. California State University, Long Beach has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.