Best Schools for Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and Instruction graduates earn a median of $47,239 within four years of graduating, ranking #93 out of 283 tracked majors — 24% below the median across all fields. There are 6 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 283 recent graduates.

Earnings for Curriculum and Instruction vary little between colleges — $44,498 to $51,036 from bottom to top. That is the usual pattern: the field you choose separates earnings more than the college you choose.

Schools

$47,239

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#93

of 283 Majors

283

Graduates

Public vs Private: Curriculum and Instruction

Public (4 schools)

$49,042

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (2 schools)

$45,438

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools produce comparable or higher early earnings for Curriculum and Instruction, often at lower tuition — making them strong value options for this major.

Curriculum and Instruction by State

Top Curriculum and Instruction Schools by Graduate Earnings

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS · Public

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI · Public

Lasell University

Newton, MA · Private

$46,378

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 82.3%

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA · Private

$44,498

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 64.6%

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$50,465

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 74.0%

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA · Public

$45,696

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 32.7%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Accounting and Related Services $46,933 Systems Science and Theory $46,775 Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other $46,084 International Business $45,876 Homeland Security $45,599 Architectural Sciences and Technology $45,453

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Curriculum and Instruction?

Wichita State University ranks #1 for Curriculum and Instruction with median graduate earnings of $51,036 within four years of graduating. There are 6 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Curriculum and Instruction graduates earn?

Curriculum and Instruction graduates earn an average of $47,239 within four years of graduating. This is 24% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $44,498 to $51,036 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Curriculum and Instruction program?

The average acceptance rate across Curriculum and Instruction programs is 70.3%. The most selective program is at William & Mary with a 32.7% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Curriculum and Instruction?

Private Curriculum and Instruction programs average $45,438 in early earnings vs $49,042 at public schools. Public schools offer competitive earnings at typically lower cost, making them strong value options.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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