Curriculum and Instruction master's degree programs in Tennessee

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$56,248Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Tennessee

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Vanderbilt UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$63,959 2Lipscomb UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$59,936 3Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro · Debt not reported$56,781 4University of MemphisMemphis · Debt not reported$56,248 5Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate · Debt not reported$52,404 6Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville · Debt not reported$51,745 7Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville · Debt not reported$51,545

CAREER CONTEXT IN TN

What related occupations pay in Tennessee

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-9031Instructional Coordinators

State median wage: $74,390
Middle 50% wage range: $61,820–$85,500
State employment: 4,120
Projected growth: +1.6%
Annual openings: 23,100

10th–90th percentile: $45,030–$99,180

25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $72,390
Middle 50% wage range: $57,760–$83,350
State employment: 950
Projected growth: +2.5%
Annual openings: 5,300

10th–90th percentile: $47,330–$103,790

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Tennessee; 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.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

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	Vanderbilt University	Nashville	$63,959	Not available
2	Lipscomb University	Nashville	$59,936	Not available
3	Middle Tennessee State University	Murfreesboro	$56,781	Not available
4	University of Memphis	Memphis	$56,248	Not available
5	Lincoln Memorial University	Harrogate	$52,404	Not available
6	Tennessee Technological University	Cookeville	$51,745	Not available
7	Austin Peay State University	Clarksville	$51,545	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Curriculum and Instruction in Tennessee

What do Curriculum and Instruction master's degree graduates earn in Tennessee?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $56,248 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 Tennessee colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Vanderbilt University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.