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Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction

Master’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction

17,349 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Median Salary
84% Women
There are 434 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in curriculum. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 25% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.1% of curriculum graduates were international students.

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
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.

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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 master's degree in curriculum. About 84.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,775
Women 14,574
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The racial-ethnic distribution of curriculum master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 528
Black or African American 1,257
Hispanic or Latino 1,940
White 11,863
International Students 369
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,392
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There are 434 colleges that offer a master’s degree in curriculum. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
2,690 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
88% Women

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.

#2

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska
697 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
88% Women

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.

#3

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
637 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
84% Women

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.

489 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
92% Women

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.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
422 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
90% Women

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.

286 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
89% Women

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.

#7

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
213 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
73% Women

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.

208 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
84% Women

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.

#9

University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois
207 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
81% Women

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.

#10

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
204 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
86% Women

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.

#11

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
198 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
89% Women

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.

#12

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
196 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
70% Women

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.

#13

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
194 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
76% Women

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.

#14

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
192 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
83% Women

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.

#15

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
186 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
87% Women

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.

#16

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
170 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
74% Women

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.

#17

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
163 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
87% Women

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.

#17

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
163 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
88% Women

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.

#19

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
159 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
79% Women

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.

#20

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
152 Yearly Graduations
$55,178 Average Salary
75% Women

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.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to curriculum that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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