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2024 Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the Southwest Region

43 Colleges in the Southwest Region
2,905 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$51,604 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.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 43 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,905 degrees in curriculum & instruction to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Curriculum & Instruction School

Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the Southwest Region 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

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

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision. 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 Southwest Region

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.

10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Curriculum

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
30th Most Popular In TX
137 Curriculum Degrees Awarded

Baylor University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in curriculum & instruction. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were roughly 137 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$58,076 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction needs to take a look at Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the medium-sized 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 about 164 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year. Those curriculum & instruction students who get their degree from Texas A&M University - College Station make $6,472 more than the standard curriculum student.

More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Texas A&M University - College Station

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
6.5% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Texas Christian University if you wish to pursue a degree in curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means TCU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 31 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at TCU 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 $49,133.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
97 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
13.4% Growth in Graduates

Texas Tech University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction. Texas Tech is a very large public university located in the city of Lubbock. A Best Colleges rank of #168 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.

There were roughly 97 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Curriculum & Instruction degree recipients from Texas Tech University get an earnings boost of around $3,044 above the average income of curriculum & instruction majors.

More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Texas Tech University

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$57,113 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were about 41 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available. Those curriculum & instruction students who get their degree from The University of Texas at Austin make $5,508 more than the average curriculum grad.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
44.7% Growth in Graduates

OSU is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Stillwater. A Best Colleges rank of #227 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means OSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 47 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent data year. After graduation, curriculum degree recipients typically make an average of $43,813 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
89 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$53,838 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #211 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UH is a great university overall.

There were approximately 89 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent year we have data available. Those curriculum & instruction students who get their degree from University of Houston earn $2,233 more than the typical curriculum graduate.

More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from University of Houston

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
212 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$55,666 Median Starting Salary

UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #113 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UOPX - Arizona is a great university overall.

There were approximately 212 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UOPX - Arizona in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the curriculum & instruction program at University of Phoenix - Arizona make $4,062 more than the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from University of Phoenix - Arizona

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
585 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
16.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 585 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, curriculum degree recipients typically earn an average of $52,405 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from The University of Texas at Arlington

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
98 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
37.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 21st out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 98 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UT Rio Grande Valley in the most recent data year. After graduating, curriculum degree recipients typically make an average of $52,324 in their early careers.

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Best Curriculum & Instruction Colleges by State

Explore the best curriculum & instruction colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Texas3172,004
Arizona287559
Oklahoma25744
New Mexico21950

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

Curriculum Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Curriculum & Instruction2,905

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific13,421
Educational Administration7,755
Special Education5,814
Teacher Education Subject Specific3,156
General Education3,058
Student Counseling1,356
Instructional Media Design1,091
Teaching English or French443
Other Education370
Multilingual Education228

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