Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction is offered at 418 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.8% of Curriculum & Instruction graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Curriculum & Instruction Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 21,331 students earned theirCurriculum & Instruction majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Curriculum & Instruction at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 38 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 19,479 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,808 |
Earnings of Curriculum & Instruction Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction of $57,335 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,665 |
| 4 years | $57,335 |
| 5 years | $63,055 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Curriculum & Instruction majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,073 |
| Women | 15,344 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Curriculum & Instruction graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,674 | 68.8% |
| Asian | 508 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,140 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,302 | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 105 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 442 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 843 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 335 | 1.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Curriculum & Instruction Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 494 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5,296 master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 922 master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 604 master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 569 master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Augusta University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 342 people received their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction. This school awarded 202 master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fitchburg State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 195 master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction. This school awarded 186 master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emporia State University is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 178 master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of St Francis is a popular choice for Curriculum & Instruction majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 160 master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Curriculum & Instruction Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 21,331 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Curriculum & Instruction that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
