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.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying curriculum instruction schools.
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Below are the schools whose curriculum instruction graduates go on to earn the most.
Montana State University Billings earned the #1 spot for highest-paid curriculum instruction graduates in Montana. Set in the city of Billings, Montana State University Billings is a public institution. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,430.
The University Of Montana produces some of the highest-paid graduates in curriculum instruction, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a public institution. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from The University Of Montana typically earn about $56,460 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in curriculum instruction will find them at Montana State University, which ranked #3. Montana State University is a public school located in the city of Bozeman. Curriculum Instruction graduates of Montana State University earn a median of about $48,880 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 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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