Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Make Every Student a Successful Learner

Whether you evaluate, implement or teach the curriculum, you develop passionate, successful learners when you earn the online Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University. The research-backed program includes the new methodologies and proven theories surrounding social justice issues and K-12 STEM education that is vital to the role you play within the curriculum.

Top-Ranked & Affordable

The program is backed by extensive research, taught by world-renowned faculty, and at just $329.05 per credit hour for in-state tuition, has tuition you can afford. And, learning online means you can earn your degree where and when it's most convenient for you.

#5: Top Public University – The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education
#21: 2016 Top Public University – U.S. News & World Report
#21: 2018 Best Online Education Programs – U.S. News & World Report
#43: 2019 Best Education Schools – U.S. News & World Report

Five Career-Focused Concentrations

To help teachers step into leadership roles and meet the growing diversity of classrooms, we offer five concentrations.

1. English Language Learners
2. Gifted, Creative and Talented Studies
3. Mathematics Education
4. Educational Technology
5. Integrated STEM Education

Create a Flexible Career in Education

When you look at the employment statistics for positions in education that demand a graduate degree like the master's in curriculum and instruction, you'll see a strong focus on helping all students thrive within their academic abilities.

• 888,900 new education or training jobs are projected to be added from 2016 to 2026
• $63,750 average salary of instructional designers with a master's degree
• 10–20% increase in the average annual salary for teachers who hold a master's degree