MS Master of Science in Education Curriculum and Instruction specialization
Career Outcomes & Job Titles
People who choose an online degree in curriculum and instruction are often licensed P–12 teachers and other educational professionals interested in improving their classroom instruction or pursuing leadership positions in curriculum instruction and design within P–12 school districts or government agencies.
Potential Employment Settings
- Adult education program
- Alternative school
- Charter school
- Community or technical college
- Continuing education program
- For-profit curriculum development company
- Military education
- Nonprofit organization
- P–12 private school
- P–12 public school
- Research and policy organization
- School district office
- State education department
Common Job Titles/Positions*†
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Curriculum coordinator
- Curriculum designer
- Curriculum specialist
- P–12 teacher
*These examples are intended to serve as a general guide. Many factors determine what position an individual may attain and Capella can't guarantee a graduate will secure any specific job title.
†Some positions require licensure and/or other designations. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
School of Education Master's Degree Graduates
Data from graduates across all Education masters programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
Master's degree graduates from Capella's School of Education report satisfaction with their tasks and responsibilities and with salary and benefits. Two thirds of the respondents work in education - 38% in higher education and 28% in P-12 education.
Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during
Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.
Many of our School of Education master's degree alumni report advancing in their careers or receiving a salary increase. They also indicate they have assumed a leadership role or received a promotion.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during
Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.