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2023 Most Popular Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Curriculum & Instruction in the Middle Atlantic Region

17 Ranked Colleges
147 Degrees Awarded
$104,217 Avg Salary
Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 19,832 people earned their degree in curriculum and instruction, making the major the 55th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, curriculum and instruction graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $50,993 and had an average of $28,557 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,050 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,050 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 147 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $77,076 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in curriculum and instruction. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular curriculum and instruction programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree curriculum students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend St John’s University - New York. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate. STJ is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Queens, New York. It awarded 26 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at St John’s University - New York

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Buffalo. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at University at Buffalo

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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Robert Morris University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate list. Located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Robert Morris University

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Out of the 17 schools in the Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 16 degrees to qualified doctorate’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at IUP

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Teachers College at Columbia University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate list. This small school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Teachers College at Columbia University

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate list. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school situated in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It awarded 10 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #7. GWU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at GWU

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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

University of Rochester ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate list. University of Rochester is a fairly large school located in Rochester, New York that handed out 5 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Rochester Curriculum & Instruction Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate ranking. Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Syracuse University

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University at Albany
Albany, New York

University at Albany came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Albany, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University at Albany Curriculum & Instruction Report

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University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s curriculum degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Curriculum & Instruction Report

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate list. NYU is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at New York University

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Hunter College
New York, New York

Hunter College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #13. Hunter College is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 1 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Hunter College

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

Fordham University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Bronx, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Fordham U Curriculum & Instruction Report

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Holy Family University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Holy Family University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #14. Holy Family University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 doctorate’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Holy Family University Curriculum & Instruction Report

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate list. University of Pennsylvania is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 7 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at University of Pennsylvania

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Lehigh University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Curriculum Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Doctorate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 0 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Lehigh

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