Master’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction
Education Levels of Curriculum Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,349 people earned their master's degree in curriculum. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in curriculum is $55,178. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $51,084 and the high is $58,808.

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 master's degree in curriculum. About 84.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 2,775 |
Women | 14,574 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of curriculum master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 528 |
Black or African American | 1,257 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,940 |
White | 11,863 |
International Students | 369 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,392 |

Most Popular Curriculum Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 434 colleges that offer a master’s degree in curriculum. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,690 people received their master's degree in curriculum from WGU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at Western Governors University make a median salary of 55,178.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Nebraska. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Concordia University, Nebraska. About 88% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Concordia University, Nebraska graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
American College of Education comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 637 people received their master's degree in curriculum from American College of Education. About 84% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American College of Education curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 489 people received their master's degree in curriculum from UT Arlington. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that UT Arlington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
George Mason University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 422 people received their master's degree in curriculum from GMU. Of these students, 90% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at George Mason University make a median salary of 55,178.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. 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, 286 people received their master's degree in curriculum from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 89% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Phoenix - Arizona curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
Fitchburg State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Fitchburg State. About 73% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Fitchburg State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
The 8th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. About 84% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Louisiana State University - Shreveport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
The 9th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of St Francis. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their master's degree in curriculum from University of Saint Francis. About 81% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at University of St Francis make a median salary of 55,178.
The 10th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master's degree in curriculum from ASU - Skysong. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Arizona State University - Skysong curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
National Louis University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in curriculum from NLU. About 89% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at National Louis University make a median salary of 55,178.
University of the Cumberlands is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Cumberlands. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. University of the Cumberlands curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
University of the Pacific is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,506 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,924 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Pacific. Of these students, 76% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pacific graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their master's degree in curriculum from SNHU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Southern New Hampshire University curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
The 15th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emporia State University. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in curriculum from ESU. About 87% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ESU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
The 16th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in curriculum from UNLV. About 74% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at University of Nevada - Las Vegas make a median salary of 55,178.
Concordia University, Irvine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Concordia University, Irvine. Of these students, 87% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Concordia University, Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
The 17th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 163 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Texas A&M College Station. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 55,178.
The 19th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Purdue. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 55,178.
The 20th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Boston U. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Boston University curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to curriculum that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 28,813 |
Educational Administration | 25,551 |
Special Education | 19,631 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16,456 |
General Education | 14,076 |
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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