Master’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction
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Education Levels of Curriculum Majors
In 2020-2021, 16,825 master's degrees were awarded to curriculum majors. 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 | 16,825 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,525 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,434 |
Earnings of Curriculum Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in curriculum is $48,271. 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 $44,452 and the high is $51,408.
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 82.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,958 |
| Women | 13,867 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of curriculum master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 460 |
| Black or African American | 1,211 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,756 |
| White | 11,218 |
| International Students | 418 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,762 |
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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The curriculum program at Western Governors University awarded 2,690 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $35,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,650 per year. The curriculum program at Concordia University, Nebraska awarded 697 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 637 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at American College of Education. About 81% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 489 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at UT Arlington. Of these students, 88% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 422 people received their master's degree in curriculum from GMU. Of these students, 83% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,153 per year. The curriculum program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 286 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were 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 $3,420 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 213 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Fitchburg State. About 75% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 208 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Of these students, 92% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $35,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,464 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 207 people received their master's degree in curriculum from University of Saint Francis. Of these students, 85% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The curriculum program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 204 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 198 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at NLU. Of these students, 87% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $4,282 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at Cumberlands. Of these students, 71% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $51,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,128 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 194 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at Pacific. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were 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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 192 people received their master's degree in curriculum from SNHU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were 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 $5,278 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 186 people received their master's degree in curriculum from ESU. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were 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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 170 people received their master's degree in curriculum from UNLV. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were 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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 163 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum majors at Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 87% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $37,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,564 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 163 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Concordia University, Irvine. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were 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 2020-2021 academic year, 159 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Purdue. About 84% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 152 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Boston U. About 77% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 29,374 |
| Educational Administration | 28,511 |
| Special Education | 21,797 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17,998 |
| General Education | 17,801 |
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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