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Curriculum & Instruction at Northern State University

If you are interested in studying Curriculum & Instruction, consider the program at Northern State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, SD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Northern State University.

Studying Online at Northern State University

Distance learning is available at Northern State University. Among 3,708 students, 1,636 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 735 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Curriculum & Instruction Rankings at Northern State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northern State University’s Curriculum & Instruction program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#14 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#33 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#142 of 262
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#251 of 265

Earnings for Curriculum & Instruction Graduates from Northern State University

Those who finish Northern State University’s Curriculum & Instruction program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$43,575
3 years	$45,796
4 years	$48,667
5 years	$51,852

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Curriculum & Instruction graduates from Northern State University take home a median $48,667, compared with $48,362 for all Northern State University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Curriculum & Instruction graduates at Northern State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Curriculum & Instruction graduates at Northern State University are 59% women (10) and 41% men (7).

Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Program at Northern State University

Of the 17 master’s curriculum & instruction degrees awarded at Northern State University, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Curriculum & Instruction master’s degree recipients at Northern State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Curriculum & Instruction Concentrations at Northern State University

This Curriculum & Instruction program at Northern State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Curriculum & Instruction	17

Top-Paying Careers for Curriculum & Instruction Graduates

Students who finish Curriculum & Instruction program at Northern State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Curriculum & Instruction graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Instructional Coordinators	$40,936

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.