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 makes it the 13th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in curriculum is $55,135. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $51,062 and the high is $58,755.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for curriculum students who are master's degree holders.
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 |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,775 |
| Women | 14,574 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of curriculum master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| 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:
The most popular school in the United States for curriculum students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 88% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Governors University curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,135.
Concordia University, Nebraska is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Concordia University, Nebraska graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,135.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is American College of Education. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 637 people received their master's degree in curriculum from American College of Education. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that American College of Education graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,135.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 489 people received their master's degree in curriculum from UT Arlington. Of these students, 92% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Arlington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,135.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. 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. About 90% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at George Mason University make a median salary of 55,135.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. 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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their master's degree in curriculum from UOPX - Arizona. About 89% of this group were women, and 35% 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 $55,135.
The 7th most popular school in the country for curriculum majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fitchburg State University. 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 $3,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Fitchburg State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that Fitchburg State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,135.
Louisiana State University - Shreveport is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Louisiana State University - Shreveport curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,135.
University of St Francis is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that University of Saint Francis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,135.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,135.
The 11th most popular school in the country for curriculum 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 $13,776 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. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that NLU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,135.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. 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 $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Cumberlands. Of these students, 70% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of the Cumberlands curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,135.
University of the Pacific comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in curriculum. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 76% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at University of the Pacific make a median salary of 55,135.
The 14th most popular school in the country for curriculum 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 $15,450 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. Of these students, 83% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southern New Hampshire University curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,135.
Emporia State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Emporia State University curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,135.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. 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. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at University of Nevada - Las Vegas make a median salary of 55,135.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 163 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 88% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas A&M University - College Station curriculum graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,135.
The 17th most popular school in the country for curriculum 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 $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. About 87% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at Concordia University, Irvine make a median salary of 55,135.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in curriculum from Purdue. Of these students, 79% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 55,135.
Boston University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in curriculum. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in curriculum at Boston University make a median salary of 55,135.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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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