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2027 Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the Southeast Region

73 Colleges in the United States
5,436 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded
$53,471 Avg Early-Career Salary

Curriculum & Instruction degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 73 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best curriculum & instruction schools.

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Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall curriculum & instruction education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Curriculum & Instruction

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Our analysis ranked University Of Virginia Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in curriculum & instruction. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 169 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $56,714. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes George Mason University one of the top schools for curriculum & instruction. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. George Mason University awarded about 239 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $59,594 early in their careers. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at George Mason University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Students looking for a strong curriculum & instruction program will find one at University Of Florida, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 164 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from University Of Florida earn around $65,893 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,669. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for University Of Florida

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Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mount Berry. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 80 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Berry College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Berry College earn around $67,924 in the first couple years of their career. Berry College graduates carry a median of $24,797 in student loans. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Berry College

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Students looking for a strong curriculum & instruction program will find one at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #5. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 31 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $55,091. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University placed #6 among the best curriculum & instruction schools. This large public university is located in the city of Augusta. Augusta University graduates 49% of students within six years. There were roughly 679 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Augusta University in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Augusta University earn a median of $59,953 early in their careers. Augusta University graduates carry a median of $25,745 in student loans. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Augusta University

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Piedmont College
Demorest, GA

Piedmont College landed the #7 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. Set in the town of Demorest, Piedmont College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 162 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Piedmont College in the most recent year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Piedmont College earn around $81,679 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,975 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Piedmont College

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College Of William And Mary ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 32 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at College Of William And Mary in the most recent year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of College Of William And Mary earn a median of $55,775 early in their careers. College Of William And Mary graduates carry a median of $18,935 in student loans. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at College Of William And Mary

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Florida International University placed #9 among the best curriculum & instruction schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Miami. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 83 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $60,563. Typical student debt for the program is $19,349. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Florida International University

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 86 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn around $53,202 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,393 to complete this degree. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #11 for curriculum & instruction this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $68,513. Typical student debt for the program is $24,673. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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Mercer University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 83 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $82,159 early in their careers. Mercer University graduates carry a median of $32,463 in student loans. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Mercer University

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University Of South Carolina Upstate placed #13 among the best curriculum & instruction schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Spartanburg. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. University Of South Carolina Upstate awarded about 105 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of University Of South Carolina Upstate earn a median of $39,473 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for University Of South Carolina Upstate

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #14 for curriculum & instruction this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 124 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $56,965 in the first couple years of their career. Nova Southeastern University graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Nova Southeastern University

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Kennesaw State University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 58 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Kennesaw State University earn around $53,824 in the first couple years of their career. Kennesaw State University graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Kennesaw State University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Lipscomb University awarded about 214 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $51,922 early in their careers. Lipscomb University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Lipscomb University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 175 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Florida State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $50,839. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $20,488 in student loans. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Florida State University

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Georgia College And State University came in at #18 for curriculum & instruction this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Milledgeville. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Georgia College And State University awarded about 45 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Georgia College And State University earn around $57,677 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,412. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Georgia College And State University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College placed #19 among the best curriculum & instruction schools. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 21 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn around $49,718 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,348. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University earned the #20 position for curriculum & instruction this year. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Clemson University earn around $53,834 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,783. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Clemson University

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Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #21 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates 57% of students within six years. About 46 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Florida Gulf Coast University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University generally make around $58,763. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates carry a median of $20,015 in student loans. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Florida Gulf Coast University

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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #22 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Virginia Commonwealth University awarded about 20 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $57,000. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates carry a median of $23,813 in student loans. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University came in at #23 for curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Wake Forest University awarded about 10 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Wake Forest University generally make around $67,369. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete this degree. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Wake Forest University

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University Of Central Florida earned the #24 position for curriculum & instruction this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. About 16 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $52,962. Students borrow a median of $21,620 to complete this degree. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for University Of Central Florida

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Valdosta State University earned the #25 position for curriculum & instruction this year. This large public university is located in the city of Valdosta. Valdosta State University graduates 42% of students within six years. About 17 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Valdosta State University in the most recent year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $44,914 early in their careers. Valdosta State University graduates carry a median of $28,661 in student loans. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Valdosta State University

Rest of the Top 50 Curriculum & Instruction Schools

These schools also placed among the best for curriculum & instruction this year:

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Lagrange College
Lagrange, GA
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Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
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Carson Newman College
Jefferson City, TN
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Spalding University
Louisville, KY
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Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 73 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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