by our College Data Analytics Team
[Curriculum Instruction](/majors/education/curriculum-instruction/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their curriculum instruction graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 7 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.
Leading the list is Piedmont College, our #1 for curriculum instruction graduate salaries in Georgia. Piedmont College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Demorest. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from Piedmont College make a median of around $92,531 per year.
Berry College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying curriculum instruction schools. Located in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a private not-for-profit institution. Curriculum Instruction graduates of Berry College earn a median of about $67,924 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Georgia Southern University earned it the #3 place for curriculum instruction. Georgia Southern University is a public school located in the town of Statesboro. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $86,980.
Students chasing top earnings in curriculum instruction will find them at Mercer University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a private not-for-profit institution. Curriculum Instruction graduates of Mercer University earn a median of about $89,086 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Augusta University one of the highest-paying schools for curriculum instruction. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public institution. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from Augusta University typically earn about $67,394 annually.
Thomas University came in at #6 for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Thomas University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Thomasville. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,064.
Georgia College And State University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for curriculum instruction. Georgia College And State University is a public school located in the town of Milledgeville. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from Georgia College And State University typically earn about $57,677 annually.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their curriculum instruction graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 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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