Doctor’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction
Education Levels of Curriculum Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,788 people earned their doctor's degree in curriculum. 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 17,349 |
Doctor’s Degree | 1,788 |
Graduate Certificate | 1,299 |
Earnings of Curriculum Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in curriculum is $75,217. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $71,865 and the high is $80,365.

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 76.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 419 |
Women | 1,369 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of curriculum doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 46 |
Black or African American | 280 |
Hispanic or Latino | 180 |
White | 977 |
International Students | 133 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 172 |

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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Liberty University. Of these students, 81% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
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 $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UofSC. About 70% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in curriculum at University of South Carolina - Columbia make a median salary of 75,217.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from USF Tampa. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. University of South Florida - Main Campus curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UOPX - Arizona. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of Phoenix - Arizona curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Texas Tech. About 88% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.
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 $32,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Gardner - Webb. Of these students, 90% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Gardner - Webb University curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
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 $19,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Lindenwood University. About 77% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Lindenwood University curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
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 $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Texas A&M College Station. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in curriculum at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 75,217.
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 $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from STJ. Of these students, 82% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. St John's University - New York curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Michigan State. Of these students, 84% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in curriculum at Michigan State University make a median salary of 75,217.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 76% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University at Buffalo curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UWF. About 66% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of West Florida curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
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 average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from RMU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that RMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.
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 $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Virginia Tech. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in curriculum at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 75,217.
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 $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from K -State. About 71% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Kansas State University curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UF. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UT Austin. About 64% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
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 $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UW - Madison. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in curriculum at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 75,217.
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 $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UMN Twin Cities. About 71% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.
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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 |
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Educational Administration | 8,361 |
General Education | 2,501 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 494 |
Other Education | 471 |
Student Counseling | 401 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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