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Curriculum and Instruction programs in Illinois

26 colleges in Illinois offer Curriculum and Instruction, from master's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from National Louis University, University of St Francis, and Concordia University-Chicago.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Curriculum and Instruction. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • National Louis University

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $12,641
    Graduation rate
    30%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,799
  • University of St Francis

    Joliet, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $13,006
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $63,926
  • Concordia University-Chicago

    River Forest, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $18,436
    Graduation rate
    36%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,089
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Champaign, IL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $14,355
    Graduation rate
    85%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $81,054
  • Eastern Illinois University

    Charleston, IL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $12,786
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,989
  • Olivet Nazarene University

    Bourbonnais, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $20,729
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,213
  • Illinois State University

    Normal, IL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $19,398
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $62,117
  • Loyola University Chicago

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $36,079
    Graduation rate
    73%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $71,530
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

    Edwardsville, IL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $14,889
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $56,346
  • Northern Illinois University

    Dekalb, IL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $13,391
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $57,808
  • McKendree University

    Lebanon, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $24,717
    Graduation rate
    53%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,572
  • Aurora University

    Aurora, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $18,838
    Graduation rate
    60%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,709
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

    Carbondale, IL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $13,297
    Graduation rate
    62%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,390
  • DePaul University

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $30,902
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $68,751
  • Lewis University

    Romeoville, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $17,028
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $66,099
  • Trinity Christian College

    Palos Heights, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $19,125
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $55,700
  • University of Illinois Chicago

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Public

    Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $10,974
    Graduation rate
    62%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $68,740
  • Northeastern Illinois University

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $14,109
    Graduation rate
    22%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,234
  • Chicago State University

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $12,335
    Graduation rate
    15%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,778
  • North Central College

    Naperville, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $21,044
    Graduation rate
    64%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $60,123
  • Benedictine University

    Lisle, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $22,313
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $63,446
  • Bradley University

    Peoria, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $22,719
    Graduation rate
    76%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $66,852
  • Dominican University

    River Forest, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $11,745
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $60,327
  • Governors State University

    University Park, IL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $12,329
    Graduation rate
    22%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,169
  • Rockford University

    Rockford, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $22,436
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,794
  • Saint Xavier University

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $10,970
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,656

Program 13.0301, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).