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1,525 Yearly Graduations
$53,571 Median Salary
81% Women
There are 125 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in curriculum. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of curriculum graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Curriculum Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,525 earned their graduate certificate in curriculum. This earns it the #12 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

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 Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in curriculum is $53,571. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $53,198 and the high is $58,880.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in curriculum. About 81.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 283
Women 1,242
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The racial-ethnic distribution of curriculum graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 32
Black or African American 274
Hispanic or Latino 110
White 991
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 106
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There are 125 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in curriculum. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia
450 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for curriculum students seekinga graduate certificate is Piedmont College. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 450 graduate certificates were handed out to curriculum majors at Piedmont College. About 84% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
147 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in curriculum. 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, 147 graduate certificates were handed out to curriculum majors at Liberty University. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#3

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
86 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Belhaven University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in curriculum. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,530 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 people received their graduate certificate in curriculum from Belhaven. About 86% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
84 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Augusta University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in curriculum. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 graduate certificates were handed out to curriculum majors at Augusta University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
71 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in curriculum. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 graduate certificates were handed out to curriculum majors at GMU. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#6

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
55 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Kennesaw State University. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,238 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 graduate certificates were handed out to curriculum majors at KSU Georgia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#7

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
46 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their graduate certificate in curriculum from DU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#8

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
38 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of West Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 38 people received their graduate certificate in curriculum from UWF. Of these students, 74% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
38 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 graduate certificates were handed out to curriculum majors at UCF. About 74% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

35 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vanguard University of Southern California is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in curriculum. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,276 per year. The curriculum program at Vanguard University of Southern California awarded 35 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
33 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their graduate certificate in curriculum from UF. Of these students, 79% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
30 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in curriculum. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The curriculum program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 30 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#12

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
30 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Lincoln Memorial University. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,654 per year. The curriculum program at Lincoln Memorial University awarded 30 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#14

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
22 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Capella University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 graduate certificates were handed out to curriculum majors at Capella University. Of these students, 68% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
19 Yearly Graduations
74% Women

Tennessee Technological University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in curriculum. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. The curriculum program at Tennessee Technological University awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

19 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in curriculum. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 graduate certificates were handed out to curriculum majors at UC. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#15

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, California
19 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The curriculum program at California State University - Long Beach awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

17 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. The curriculum program at Florida International University awarded 17 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#19

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky
16 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Morehead State University. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,082 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,260 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their graduate certificate in curriculum from Morehead State University.

#20

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
15 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middle Tennessee State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in curriculum. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,396 per year. The curriculum program at Middle Tennessee State University awarded 15 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to curriculum that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 9,263
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,646
Special Education 3,157
Teacher Education Subject Specific 2,123
Instructional Media Design 1,383

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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