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Doctor's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction

Doctor’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction

1,788 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Median Salary
77% Women
There are 137 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in curriculum. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 30% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 7.4% of curriculum graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Curriculum Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,788 people earned their doctor's degree in curriculum. 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 at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 17,349
Doctor’s Degree 1,788
Graduate Certificate 1,299
Bachelor’s Degree 25
Basic Certificate 11

Earnings of Curriculum Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in curriculum is $75,217. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $71,865 to a high of $80,365.

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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. About 76.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 419
Women 1,369
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The racial-ethnic distribution of curriculum doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 46
Black or African American 280
Hispanic or Latino 180
White 977
International Students 133
Other Races/Ethnicities 172
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There are 137 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in curriculum. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
164 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
81% Women

The most popular school in the United States for curriculum students seekinga doctor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Liberty University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

#2

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
73 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
70% Women

University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. 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 $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UofSC. Of these students, 70% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of South Carolina - Columbia curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.

72 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
72% Women

University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from USF Tampa. About 72% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

45 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
100% Women

University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UOPX - Arizona. About 100% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
34 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
88% Women

Texas Tech University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Texas Tech. Of these students, 88% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in curriculum at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 75,217.

#7

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
33 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
90% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Gardner - Webb University. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Gardner - Webb. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Data shows that Gardner - Webb graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

#8

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
29 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
77% Women

Lindenwood University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Lindenwood University. Of these students, 77% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Lindenwood University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

#8

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
29 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
71% Women

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Texas A&M College Station. About 71% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - College Station curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.

#10

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
82% Women

St John's University - New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from STJ. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that STJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

#11

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
24 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
84% Women

Michigan State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Michigan State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Michigan State University curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.

#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
76% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for curriculum 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from University at Buffalo. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that University at Buffalo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

#13

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
21 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
66% Women

The University of West Florida is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UWF. Of these students, 66% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UWF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

#13

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, Pennsylvania
21 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
50% Women

Robert Morris University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from RMU. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in curriculum at Robert Morris University make a median salary of 75,217.

#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
21 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
90% Women

Virginia Tech is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 90% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Virginia Tech curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.

#16

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
19 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
71% Women

Kansas State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from K -State. Of these students, 71% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that K -State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

#17

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
18 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
75% Women

University of Florida is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UF. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

18 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
64% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UT Austin. Of these students, 64% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

#17

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
18 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
79% Women

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UW - Madison. About 79% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,217.

#20

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
16 Yearly Graduations
$75,217 Average Salary
71% Women

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in curriculum from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 71% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,217.

Curriculum Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Curriculum & Instruction 1,788

Below are some popular majors that are similar to curriculum that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Assessment 15,310
Educational Administration 8,361
General Education 2,501
Teacher Education Subject Specific 494
Other Education 471

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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