by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in curriculum.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for curriculum majors, GMU came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 422 students received their master’s degree in curriculum from GMU. This makes it the #5 most popular school for curriculum master’s degree candidates in the country.
Curriculum majors graduating with a master's degree from GMU make a median salary of $56,209 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all curriculum graduates with a master's is $48,271.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the curriculum majors at George Mason University.
Of the 422 students who earned a master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from GMU in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in curriculum.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 286 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 397 |
| Educational Administration | 165 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 111 |
| Instructional Media Design | 64 |
| Teaching English or French | 45 |
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