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#1 #1 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Annually, Concordia University-Nebraska awards about 38 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Agriculture, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,783
#2 #2 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1299 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $46,364
#3 #3 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Annually, Tennessee Technological University awards about 152 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $47,845
#4 #4 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Spalding University Louisville, KY Each year, Spalding University awards about 49 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 860–1,100 Median Starting Salary $49,108
#5 #5 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN At Concordia University-Saint Paul, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,159
#6 #6 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 70 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Median Starting Salary $49,455
#7 #7 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 150 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $52,269
#8 #8 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 578 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $45,405
#9 #9 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Towson University Towson, MD Each year, Towson University awards around 495 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 960–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,529
#10 #10 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK At Mid-America Christian University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting. In fact, Mid-America Christian University grants 75 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 930–1,010 Median Starting Salary $49,368
#11 #11 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $41,893
#12 #12 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA At Robert Morris University, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,372
#13 #13 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Franklin University Columbus, OH Each year, Franklin University awards around 535 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Social Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,821
#14 #14 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 972 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $48,274
#15 #15 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,421
#16 #16 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 532 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $51,926
#17 #17 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $46,116
#18 #18 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 290 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $54,303
#19 #19 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Each year, Viterbo University grants around 152 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Musical Theatre, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,215
#20 #20 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Neumann University Aston, PA At Neumann University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $53,737
#21 #21 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 455 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $49,854
#22 #22 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $48,276
#23 #23 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Every year, Northeastern State University awards around 157 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,240
#24 #24 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 252 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,250
#25 #25 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 220 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,889
#26 #26 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 205 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $54,113
#27 #27 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Every year, Upper Iowa University grants about 133 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,205
#28 #28 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 977 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $47,851
#29 #29 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,525
#30 #30 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Winona State University Winona, MN Each year, Winona State University awards about 213 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,572
#31 #31 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $48,746
#32 #32 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA Every year, Lebanon Valley College grants around 76 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,122
#33 #33 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 948 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,410–1,540 Median Starting Salary $49,023
#34 #34 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary $49,739
#35 #35 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 184 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 870–1,070 Median Starting Salary $49,078
#36 #36 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX Every year, the University of Houston-Downtown awards around 282 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Accounting, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 940–1,110 Median Starting Salary $47,650
#37 #37 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Every year, Minnesota State University Moorhead grants around 88 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,802
#38 #38 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,426
#39 #39 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 92 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,329
#40 #40 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 144 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,052
#41 #41 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,829
#42 #42 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL At the University of North Florida, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $47,948
#43 #43 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 78 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,795
#44 #44 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Each year, Plymouth State University grants around 84 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $55,855
#45 #45 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 380 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,300 Median Starting Salary $49,259
#46 #46 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Each year, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs grants about 339 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,055
#47 #47 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. Hood College Frederick, MD Each year, Hood College awards about 35 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,342
#48 #48 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. American College of Education Indianapolis, IN Annually, American College of Education grants about 31 degrees to those majoring in Education, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#49 #49 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,812
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About Curriculum and Instruction

A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, curriculum evaluation, and applications to specific subject matter, programs or educational levels.

Florida grants the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Curriculum and Instruction of all US states with 72 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Curriculum and Instruction can expect approximately 77% percent of their classmates to be women and 23% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction is $37,307.

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Some top careers related to Curriculum and Instruction, include Education Teachers, Postsecondary, which are in high demand. Though there are careers that pay more, like Instructional Coordinators. The most available position for Curriculum and Instruction majors is Instructional Coordinators.

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These are the highest paying careers for Curriculum and Instruction majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

513

Female Students

394 (76%)

Male Students

119 (23%)

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#1 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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$46,364

#3 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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$47,845

#4 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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$49,108

#5 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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$51,159

#6 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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$49,455

#7 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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$52,269

#8 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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$45,405

#9 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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$52,529

#10 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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$49,368

#11 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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$41,893

#12 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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$51,372

#13 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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#14 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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#16 Best College for Curriculum and Instruction in the U.S.

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