Doctor’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction
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Education Levels of Curriculum Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,434 doctor's degrees were awarded to curriculum majors. This makes it the 21st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in curriculum at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 16,825 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,525 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,434 |
Earnings of Curriculum Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in curriculum is $68,900. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $64,567 to a high of $69,364.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for curriculum students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in curriculum. About 74.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 366 |
| Women | 1,068 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of curriculum doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 216 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
| White | 769 |
| International Students | 141 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 152 |
Most Popular Curriculum Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 137 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in curriculum. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 doctor's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at Liberty University. About 80% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UofSC. About 73% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from USF Tampa. About 74% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The curriculum program at Capella University awarded 63 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UOPX - Arizona. About 87% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Texas Tech. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Gardner - Webb University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Gardner - Webb. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 76% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Lindenwood University. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Lindenwood University. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is St John's University - New York. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from STJ. Of these students, 73% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 doctor's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at Michigan State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
University at Buffalo is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 doctor's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at University at Buffalo. Of these students, 77% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of West Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UWF. Of these students, 86% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Robert Morris University. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The curriculum program at Robert Morris University awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Virginia Tech comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Virginia Tech. About 62% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. The curriculum program at Kansas State University awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at UW - Madison. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The curriculum program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The curriculum program at University of Florida awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at UMN Twin Cities. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to curriculum that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 7,684 |
| General Education | 2,177 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 495 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 431 |
| Other Education | 426 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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