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Curriculum & Instruction at Western Governors University

If you plan to study Curriculum & Instruction, you may want to check out the program at Western Governors University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Governors University sits in Salt Lake City, UT.

During the most recent reporting year, 5,296 curriculum & instruction degrees were granted at Western Governors University.

Online Class Availability at Western Governors University

Western Governors University operates as a distance-education institution, so Curriculum & Instruction coursework can be completed remotely.

Curriculum & Instruction Rankings at Western Governors University

Use these rankings to compare Western Governors University’s Curriculum & Instruction program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 16
Best Value	Utah	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#13 of 262
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#88 of 265

Earnings for Curriculum & Instruction Graduates from Western Governors University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$54,990
2 years	$52,008
3 years	$55,191
4 years	$62,348
5 years	$67,901

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Curriculum & Instruction graduates from Western Governors University report median earnings of $62,348, compared with $79,768 for all Western Governors University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Curriculum & Instruction graduates at Western Governors University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Curriculum & Instruction graduates at Western Governors University are 87% women (4,599) and 13% men (697).

Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Program at Western Governors University

Of the 5,296 master’s curriculum & instruction degrees awarded at Western Governors University, 87% were women (4,599) and 13% were men (697).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4,122
Hispanic / Latino	427
Black / African American	189
Asian	102
American Indian / Alaska Native	33
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	119
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	293

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Curriculum & Instruction master’s degree recipients at Western Governors University, below the national average of 25%.*

*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 Western Governors University

The Curriculum & Instruction program at Western Governors University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Curriculum & Instruction	5,296

Highest-Paying Careers for Curriculum & Instruction Graduates

Students who finish Curriculum & Instruction program at Western Governors University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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.