Master’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction
Education Levels of Curriculum Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,349 people earned their master's degree in curriculum. This earns it the #6 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 at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in curriculum is $55,178. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $51,084 and the high is $58,808.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for curriculum majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in curriculum. About 84.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 2,775 |
Women | 14,574 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of curriculum master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 528 |
Black or African American | 1,257 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,940 |
White | 11,863 |
International Students | 369 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,392 |
Most Popular Curriculum Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 434 colleges that offer a master’s degree in curriculum. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,690 people received their master's degree in curriculum from WGU. About 88% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Western Governors University curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
Concordia University, Nebraska comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Concordia University, Nebraska. Of these students, 88% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at Concordia University, Nebraska make a median salary of 55,178.
American College of Education is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 637 people received their master's degree in curriculum from American College of Education. Of these students, 84% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American College of Education graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
The 4th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 489 people received their master's degree in curriculum from UT Arlington. About 92% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at The University of Texas at Arlington make a median salary of 55,178.
The 5th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 422 people received their master's degree in curriculum from GMU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. George Mason University curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
The 6th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. 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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their master's degree in curriculum from UOPX - Arizona. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
Fitchburg State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Fitchburg State. Of these students, 73% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at Fitchburg State University make a median salary of 55,178.
Louisiana State University - Shreveport comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Of these students, 84% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at Louisiana State University - Shreveport make a median salary of 55,178.
University of St Francis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their master's degree in curriculum from University of Saint Francis. Of these students, 81% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of St Francis curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master's degree in curriculum from ASU - Skysong. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
National Louis University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in curriculum from NLU. Of these students, 89% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. National Louis University curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
The 12th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Cumberlands. About 70% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cumberlands graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
The 13th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Pacific. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,506 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,924 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Pacific. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at University of the Pacific make a median salary of 55,178.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their master's degree in curriculum from SNHU. About 83% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
Emporia State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in curriculum from ESU. Of these students, 87% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at Emporia State University make a median salary of 55,178.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in curriculum from UNLV. Of these students, 74% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Nevada - Las Vegas curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
Concordia University, Irvine is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Concordia University, Irvine. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at Concordia University, Irvine make a median salary of 55,178.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 163 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Texas A&M College Station. About 88% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - College Station curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Purdue. About 79% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Purdue University - Main Campus curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,178.
Boston University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Boston U. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,178.
Curriculum Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Curriculum & Instruction | 17,349 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to curriculum that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 28,813 |
Educational Administration | 25,551 |
Special Education | 19,631 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16,456 |
General Education | 14,076 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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