by our College Data Analytics Team
[Curriculum Instruction](/majors/education/curriculum-instruction/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. 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 26 schools to find where curriculum instruction graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send curriculum instruction graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in curriculum instruction, no school beat University Of Houston this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from University Of Houston make a median of around $68,364 per year.
University Of Houston Downtown came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying curriculum instruction schools. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from University Of Houston Downtown typically earn about $63,597 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Grand Canyon University earned it the #3 place for curriculum instruction. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from Grand Canyon University make a median of around $63,327 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in curriculum instruction will find them at Texas A And M International University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a public institution. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from Texas A And M International University typically earn about $63,281 annually.
A rank of #5 makes The University Of Texas At Arlington one of the highest-paying schools for curriculum instruction. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public school located in the city of Arlington. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from The University Of Texas At Arlington make a median of around $64,222 per year.
Texas A And M University Commerce earned the #6 position for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Texas A And M University Commerce is a public school located in the town of Commerce. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce typically earn about $61,213 annually.
Arizona State University Skysong came in at #7 for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,150.
New Mexico Highlands University earned the #8 position for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico Highlands University is a public institution. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from New Mexico Highlands University make a median of around $64,240 per year.
The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying curriculum instruction schools. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public school located in the city of El Paso. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from The University Of Texas At El Paso make a median of around $61,028 per year.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for curriculum instruction. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from The University Of Texas At San Antonio make a median of around $59,223 per year.
The University Of Texas Pan American earned the #11 position for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. The University Of Texas Pan American is a public school located in the city of Edinburg. Curriculum Instruction graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of about $59,119 a year early in their careers.
Houston Baptist University came in at #12 for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from Houston Baptist University typically earn about $60,722 annually.
Sam Houston State University earned the #13 position for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from Sam Houston State University make a median of around $60,004 per year.
University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #14 for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from University Of Phoenix Arizona typically earn about $60,682 annually.
Texas Tech University landed the #15 spot for curriculum instruction salaries this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,926.
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #16 spot for curriculum instruction salaries this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $69,565 per year.
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #17 spot for curriculum instruction salaries this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,568.
Northeastern State University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for curriculum instruction. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,535.
The University Of Texas At Tyler landed the #19 spot for curriculum instruction salaries this year. Set in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a public institution. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,098.
Texas Christian University placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for curriculum instruction. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from Texas Christian University make a median of around $56,516 per year.
University Of North Texas earned the #21 position for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,890.
Wayland Baptist University landed the #22 spot for curriculum instruction salaries this year. Set in the town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Curriculum Instruction graduates of Wayland Baptist University earn a median of about $55,684 a year early in their careers.
Angelo State University placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for curriculum instruction. Set in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a public institution. Students who complete the curriculum instruction program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,522.
Texas A And M University Texarkana ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying curriculum instruction schools. Located in the city of Texarkana, Texas A And M University Texarkana is a public institution. Curriculum Instruction graduates of Texas A And M University Texarkana earn a median of about $49,672 a year early in their careers.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned the #25 position for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus make a median of around $49,804 per year.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid curriculum instruction ranking:
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 · 26 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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