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2024 Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools

326 Colleges in the United States
19,217 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded
Curriculum & Instruction is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #46 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 326 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for curriculum & instruction students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 19,217 degrees in curriculum & instruction to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Curriculum & Instruction School

Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools The curriculum & instruction program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for curriculum & instruction schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Curriculum & Instruction Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction
Master's Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction
Doctor's Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction

The curriculum & instruction school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the curriculum & instruction degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Curriculum & Instruction

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
30th Most Popular In TX
137 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Baylor University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in curriculum & instruction. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Waco. This university ranks 7th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 137 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In PA
65.0% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 20 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
187 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

University of Maryland - College Park is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in curriculum & instruction. UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were about 187 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
76 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction needs to check out Teachers College at Columbia University. Located in the large city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Teachers College is a great university overall.

There were about 76 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In VA
144 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 144 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL
128 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 128 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IN
155 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Purdue is a very large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were about 155 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA
100 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. This university ranks 6th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 100 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In IL
62 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 62 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CT
148 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 148 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
318 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. This university ranks 5th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 318 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA
96 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill. This college ranks 8th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 96 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA
85 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. This school ranks 2nd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 85 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC

GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 3 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MN
48 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 48 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
183 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 183 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In NY
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 4 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NE
45 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln. This university ranks 2nd out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were approximately 45 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NY
31 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Queens. This university ranks 41st out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 31 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at STJ in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from St John’s University - New York

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In IL
75.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 8 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
164 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 164 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
118 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were roughly 118 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In TN
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 18 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
55 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. This university ranks 3rd out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 55 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NV
126 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded

UNLV is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas. This university ranks 1st out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were about 126 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Curriculum & Instruction students that almost earned our Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools award.

RankCollegeLocation
49University of St FrancisJoliet, IL
50University of Washington - Seattle CampusSeattle, WA
51Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
52Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS
52Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA
53Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI
54Concordia University, IrvineIrvine, CA
55University of RochesterRochester, NY
56Aurora UniversityAurora, IL
57Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
58William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA
59University of HoustonHouston, TX
59University of RedlandsRedlands, CA
60Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA
61Indiana University - BloomingtonBloomington, IN
62Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD
63Robert Morris UniversityMoon Township, PA
64Chapman UniversityOrange, CA
65University of Phoenix - ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

Curriculum & Instruction by Region

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