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Curriculum & Instruction at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

If you are interested in studying Curriculum & Instruction, consider the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is in Blacksburg, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 104 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Online coursework is an option at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Curriculum & Instruction Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Use these rankings to compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Curriculum & Instruction program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#3 of 8
Best Value	Virginia	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 72
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#63 of 72
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#64 of 265
Best Value	Nationwide	#206 of 262

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#3 of 8
Best Value	Virginia	#7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 72
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#63 of 72
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#64 of 265
Best Value	Nationwide	#206 of 262

Earnings for Curriculum & Instruction Graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Students who complete Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Curriculum & Instruction program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$47,004
2 years	$49,849
3 years	$50,011
4 years	$53,516
5 years	$58,351

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Curriculum & Instruction graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University take home a median $53,516, compared with $77,896 for all Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Curriculum & Instruction graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Curriculum & Instruction graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 75% women (78) and 25% men (26).

Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Of the 87 master’s curriculum & instruction degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 79% were women (69) and 21% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Curriculum & Instruction master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	56
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	4
Asian	8
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Curriculum & Instruction master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, higher than the national average of 25%.*

Curriculum & Instruction Doctoral Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Among the 12 doctoral curriculum & instruction degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Curriculum & Instruction doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 17% of Curriculum & Instruction doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, below the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Curriculum & Instruction Concentrations at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

This Curriculum & Instruction program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Curriculum & Instruction	104

Top-Paying Careers for Curriculum & Instruction Graduates

Graduates of the Curriculum & Instruction program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Curriculum & Instruction majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Instructional Coordinators	$40,936

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.