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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying curriculum instruction schools.
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If you want to know which schools send curriculum instruction graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Chadron State College the top school for curriculum instruction graduate earnings in Nebraska. Located in the town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a public institution. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from Chadron State College make a median of around $60,127 per year.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney produces some of the highest-paid graduates in curriculum instruction, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a public institution. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Kearney typically earn about $60,832 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Peru State College earned it the #3 place for curriculum instruction. Peru State College is a public school located in the rural area of Peru. Early-career curriculum instruction graduates from Peru State College make a median of around $61,844 per year.
Concordia University Seward came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying curriculum instruction schools. Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seward. Curriculum Instruction graduates of Concordia University Seward earn a median of about $55,734 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Wayne State College one of the highest-paying schools for curriculum instruction. Wayne State College is a public school located in the town of Wayne. After graduating, curriculum instruction degree recipients from Wayne State College typically earn about $57,153 annually.
Doane College Crete earned the #6 position for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. Doane College Crete is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crete. Curriculum Instruction graduates of Doane College Crete earn a median of about $55,404 a year early in their careers.
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #7 for curriculum instruction graduate earnings this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school located in the city of Lincoln. Curriculum Instruction graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of about $55,269 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 · 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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