Doctor’s Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction
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 makes it the 21st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 $75,721. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $71,725 and the high is $80,423.
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 |
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 |
Most Popular Curriculum Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 137 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in curriculum. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Liberty University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. 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. Liberty University curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,721.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. 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. Data shows that UofSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,721.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in curriculum at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 75,721.
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 $75,721.
Texas Tech University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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 75,721.
The 7th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Gardner - Webb University. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 $75,721.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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 $75,721.
Lindenwood University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. 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 $75,721.
St John's University - New York comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. 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 $75,721.
Michigan State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,721.
The 12th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 $75,721.
The University of West Florida is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. 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. The University of West Florida curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,721.
Robert Morris University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 75,721.
Virginia Tech is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. 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. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,721.
Kansas State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Kansas State University curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,721.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $75,721.
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. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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. The University of Texas at Austin curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,721.
University of Florida is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in curriculum at University of Florida make a median salary of 75,721.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in curriculum. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities curriculum graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $75,721.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to curriculum that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 8,361 |
| General Education | 2,501 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 494 |
| Other Education | 471 |
| Student Counseling | 401 |
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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