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2024 Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools

326 Colleges in the United States
19,832 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$50,993 Avg Early-Career Salary
Curriculum & Instruction is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #55 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 326 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of curriculum & instruction. Combined, these schools handed out 19,832 degrees in curriculum & instruction to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Curriculum & Instruction School

Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools The curriculum program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction rankings. For our Best Overall Curriculum & Instruction School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Curriculum & Instruction Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Curriculum
Master's Degrees in Curriculum
Doctor's Degrees in Curriculum

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the curriculum degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Curriculum

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
30th Most Popular In TX

Every student who is interested in curriculum & instruction needs to check out Baylor University. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waco. This university ranks 7th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 10 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In PA

University of Pennsylvania is a great option for students interested in a degree in curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 7 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
171 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$54,184 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction has to take a look at University of Maryland - College Park. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were approximately 171 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available. Curriculum & Instruction degree recipients from University of Maryland - College Park receive an earnings boost of around $3,191 above the average earnings of curriculum & instruction majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
14.5% Growth in Graduates

Teachers College at Columbia University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Teachers College is a great university overall.

There were about 55 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College in the most recent year we have data available. Curriculum & Instruction degree recipients from Teachers College at Columbia University earn a boost of around $17,673 over the typical income of curriculum & instruction graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
82 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$48,919 Median Starting Salary

University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 82 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. After graduating, curriculum degree recipients usually earn about $48,919 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
111 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$63,998 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 111 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction degree recipients from University of Florida earn a boost of approximately $13,005 over the typical income of curriculum & instruction graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IN
174 Curriculum Degrees Awarded

Purdue is a very large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were approximately 174 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
156 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
2.6% Growth in Graduates

Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. This university ranks 6th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 156 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the curriculum & instruction program at Boston University make $5,185 more than the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In IL
41 Curriculum Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 41 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
153 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
10.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 153 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the curriculum program earn an average of $47,654 in the first couple years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
493 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
6.7% Growth in Graduates

GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. This university ranks 5th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 493 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available. Curriculum & Instruction degree recipients from George Mason University receive an earnings boost of about $3,897 above the typical earnings of curriculum & instruction majors.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
133 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$50,697 Median Starting Salary

Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. This college ranks 8th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 133 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the curriculum program report average early career income of $50,697.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
1.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. This school ranks 2nd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 110 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, curriculum degree recipients generally earn about $47,004 in the first five years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
7.4% Growth in Graduates

GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were about 27 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$50,145 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 49 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the curriculum program report average early career income of $50,145.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
153 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
13.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 153 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the curriculum program state that they receive average early career income of $44,294.

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In NY

Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 2 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$46,252 Median Starting Salary

UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln. This university ranks 2nd out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were about 46 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the curriculum program earn about $46,252 in the first couple years of working.

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STJ is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Queens. This university ranks 41st out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 26 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at STJ in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction degree recipients from St John's University - New York get an earnings boost of approximately $82,293 over the typical earnings of curriculum & instruction majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In IL

Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 2 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
192 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$58,076 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were roughly 192 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Curriculum & Instruction degree recipients from Texas A&M University - College Station get an earnings boost of approximately $7,083 over the average income of curriculum & instruction majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
97 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
9.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were approximately 97 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the curriculum program earn an average of $51,062 for their early career.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In TN

Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 12 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$58,128 Median Starting Salary

NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh. This university ranks 3rd out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 37 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available. Those curriculum & instruction students who get their degree from North Carolina State University earn $7,135 more than the standard curriculum student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
186 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$50,656 Median Starting Salary

UNLV is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Las Vegas. This university ranks 1st out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were roughly 186 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the curriculum program report average early career earnings of $50,656.

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Rest of the Top Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Curriculum & Instruction students that almost earned our Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools award.

Rank College Location
49 University of St Francis Joliet, IL
50 University of Washington - Seattle Campus Seattle, WA
51 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
52 Iowa State University Ames, IA
52 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
53 Alverno College Milwaukee, WI
54 Concordia University, Irvine Irvine, CA
55 University of Rochester Rochester, NY
56 Aurora University Aurora, IL
57 Illinois State University Normal, IL
58 William & Mary Williamsburg, VA
59 University of Houston Houston, TX
59 University of Redlands Redlands, CA
60 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
61 Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN
62 Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD
63 Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA
64 Chapman University Orange, CA
65 University of Phoenix - Arizona Phoenix, AZ

Curriculum & Instruction by Region

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Curriculum & Instruction is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.

Curriculum Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810
Student Counseling 13,858
Instructional Media Design 8,695
Teaching English or French 5,791
Other Education 4,858
Teaching Assistants 2,751

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