by our College Data Analytics Team
[Curriculum Instruction](/majors/education/curriculum-instruction/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their curriculum instruction graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find where curriculum instruction graduates earn the most.
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Concordia University Irvine earned the #1 spot for highest-paid curriculum instruction graduates in the Far Western Region. Located in the city of Irvine, Concordia University Irvine is a private not-for-profit institution. Curriculum Instruction graduates of Concordia University Irvine earn a median of about $101,506 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Washington State University earned it the #2 place for curriculum instruction. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. Curriculum Instruction graduates of Washington State University earn a median of about $78,468 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Vanguard University Of Southern California one of the highest-paying schools for curriculum instruction. Vanguard University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Costa Mesa. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from Vanguard University Of Southern California typically earn about $77,406 annually.
City University Of Seattle came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying curriculum instruction schools. Located in the city of Seattle, City University Of Seattle is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from City University Of Seattle make a median of around $78,998 per year.
Portland State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in curriculum instruction, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public institution. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,569.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas earned the #6 position for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a public institution. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from University Of Nevada Las Vegas typically earn about $72,163 annually.
University Of The Pacific came in at #7 for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Stockton, University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $69,358.
University Of San Diego ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying curriculum instruction schools. Located in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from University Of San Diego typically earn about $72,457 annually.
La Sierra University came in at #9 for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Riverside, La Sierra University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,077.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for curriculum instruction. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school located in the city of Seattle. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $74,727.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying curriculum instruction schools. Set in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from University Of Hawaii At Manoa typically earn about $57,473 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries curriculum instruction graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 11 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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