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Doctor’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction

1,434 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction is offered at 137 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 28% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 9.8% of curriculum and instruction graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Curriculum & Instruction Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,434 doctor's degrees were awarded to curriculum and instruction majors. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in curriculum and instruction at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16,825
Graduate Certificate 1,525
Doctor’s Degree 1,434
Bachelor’s Degree 34
Basic Certificate 11
Associate Degree 3

Earnings of Curriculum & Instruction Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for curriculum and instruction majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

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 doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction. About 74.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 366
Women 1,068
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The racial-ethnic distribution of curriculum and instruction doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 42
Black or African American 216
Hispanic or Latino 114
White 769
International Students 141
Other Races/Ethnicities 152
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There are 137 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in curriculum and instruction. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
164 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction from Liberty University. Of these students, 80% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
73 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. The curriculum and instruction program at University of South Carolina - Columbia awarded 73 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

72 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction from USF Tampa. Of these students, 74% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
63 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction from Capella University. About 83% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

45 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum and instruction. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 doctor's degrees were handed out to curriculum and instruction majors at UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 87% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
34 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction from Texas Tech. About 68% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
33 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gardner - Webb University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction from Gardner - Webb. About 88% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
29 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction. 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. The curriculum and instruction program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 29 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#8

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
29 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lindenwood University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction from Lindenwood University. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#10

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St John's University - New York is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction from STJ. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#11

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
24 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The curriculum and instruction program at Michigan State University awarded 24 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The curriculum and instruction program at University at Buffalo awarded 22 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#13

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
21 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of West Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction from UWF. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#13

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, Pennsylvania
21 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Robert Morris University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The curriculum and instruction program at Robert Morris University awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
21 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 62% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
19 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kansas State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction from K -State. Of these students, 58% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
18 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum and instruction from UW - Madison. About 56% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

18 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to curriculum and instruction majors at UT Austin. Of these students, 61% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
18 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The curriculum and instruction program at University of Florida awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
16 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to curriculum and instruction majors at UMN Twin Cities. About 63% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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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