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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the early-career earnings of their curriculum instruction graduates.
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Our analysis ranked Grand Canyon University the top school for curriculum instruction graduate earnings in Arizona. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from Grand Canyon University make a median of around $63,327 per year.
Arizona State University Skysong produces some of the highest-paid graduates in curriculum instruction, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong typically earn about $65,150 annually.
University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying curriculum instruction schools. 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.
This list is compiled 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 · 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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