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Master’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction

16,825 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 434 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in curriculum and instruction. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.5% of curriculum and instruction graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Curriculum & Instruction Majors

In 2020-2021, 16,825 master's degrees were awarded to curriculum and instruction majors. This earns it the #3 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 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 Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for curriculum and instruction majors with their master'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 master's degree in curriculum and instruction. About 82.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,958
Women 13,867
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The racial-ethnic distribution of curriculum and instruction 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
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There are 434 colleges that offer a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
2,690 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,690 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum and instruction majors at WGU. Of these students, 87% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska
697 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Nebraska. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 697 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum and instruction majors at Concordia University, Nebraska. Of these students, 84% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
637 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American College of Education comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The curriculum and instruction program at American College of Education awarded 637 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

489 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The curriculum and instruction program at The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 489 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
422 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. 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. The curriculum and instruction program at George Mason University awarded 422 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

286 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 and instruction program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 286 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
213 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fitchburg State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 213 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum and instruction majors at Fitchburg State. Of these students, 75% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

208 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Louisiana State University - Shreveport comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. 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 and instruction majors at Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#9

University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois
207 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of St Francis. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 and instruction from University of Saint Francis. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#10

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
204 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum and instruction majors at ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 92% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
198 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their master's degree is National Louis University. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The curriculum and instruction program at National Louis University awarded 198 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#12

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
196 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
1% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of the Cumberlands comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 people received their master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Cumberlands. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#13

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
194 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Pacific. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The curriculum and instruction program at University of the Pacific awarded 194 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
192 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 and instruction from SNHU. About 86% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
186 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Emporia State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 and instruction from ESU. About 88% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
170 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. 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. The curriculum and instruction program at University of Nevada - Las Vegas awarded 170 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
163 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum and instruction. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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 163 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#17

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
163 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Irvine. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 163 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum and instruction majors at Concordia University, Irvine. About 85% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
159 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 master's degrees were handed out to curriculum and instruction majors at Purdue. Of these students, 84% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
152 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for curriculum and instruction majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The curriculum and instruction program at Boston University awarded 152 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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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