Best degree programs for Instructional Coordinators, ranked by enrollment
2 college programs and 571 schools train Instructional Coordinators. Compare graduates per year, cost and pay, $77,440 median wage, 227,760 U.S. jobs. Federal data.
2 college programs at 571 schools train instructional coordinators, graduating 32,614 people a year (IPEDS completions). The largest is Curriculum and Instruction. The job pays a median of $77,440 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
About instructional coordinators
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.
Fields of study that lead to this job
Grouped at the 4-digit CIP level, the tier our program pages are built on. Numbers are graduates per year.
2 degree programs that lead to this job
Ranked by graduates per year (IPEDS completions). Graduate earnings and debt are College Scorecard figures for people who finished the program, reported at the 4-digit CIP level, so specializations within one field share a figure. That is a different measurement from the occupation-wide wages further down this page.
| # | Program | Graduates / yr | Share of pipeline | Schools | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curriculum and Instructionmain feeder CIP 13.0301 | 23,139 | 70.9% | 428 | $45,004 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Educational/Instructional Technologymain feeder CIP 13.0501 | 9,475 | 29.1% | 298 | $40,786 | $33,629 |
Top 50 schools by graduates into this job
Counting every feeder program a school offers, not just its largest one.
| # | School | Graduates / yr | Top feeder program | Grad rate | Net price | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 8,614 | Curriculum and Instruction | 46% | $11,580 | — |
| 2 | American College of Education Indianapolis, IN Private for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 1,511 | Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| 3 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Public · 1 feeder programs | 745 | Educational/Instructional Technology | 43% | — | 52% |
| 4 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 744 | Curriculum and Instruction | 43% | $21,535 | 79% |
| 5 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 723 | Curriculum and Instruction | 65% | $28,911 | 99% |
| 6 | Augusta University Augusta, GA Public · 1 feeder programs | 679 | Curriculum and Instruction | 49% | — | 86% |
| 7 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ Public · 2 feeder programs | 290 | Curriculum and Instruction | 0% | — | 67% |
| 8 | Louisiana State University - Shreveport Shreveport, LA Public · 1 feeder programs | 288 | Curriculum and Instruction | 38% | — | 51% |
| 9 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK Public · 1 feeder programs | 286 | Curriculum and Instruction | 32% | — | 76% |
| 10 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA Public · 2 feeder programs | 265 | Curriculum and Instruction | 68% | — | 87% |
| 11 | University of Phoenix - Arizona Phoenix, AZ Private for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 252 | Curriculum and Instruction | 21% | $15,478 | — |
| 12 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Public · 2 feeder programs | 226 | Curriculum and Instruction | 86% | — | 24% |
| 13 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 214 | Curriculum and Instruction | 72% | $24,309 | 68% |
| 14 | National Louis University Chicago, IL Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 211 | Curriculum and Instruction | 30% | $18,904 | 95% |
| 15 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Public · 2 feeder programs | 204 | Curriculum and Instruction | 64% | — | 87% |
| 16 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Public · 2 feeder programs | 197 | Curriculum and Instruction | 51% | — | 94% |
| 17 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 196 | Educational/Instructional Technology | — | — | — |
| 18 | Texas A&M University - College Station College Station, TX Public · 2 feeder programs | 193 | Curriculum and Instruction | 84% | — | 57% |
| 19 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 192 | Educational/Instructional Technology | 98% | $15,013 | 4% |
| 20 | Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX Public · 1 feeder programs | 189 | Educational/Instructional Technology | 21% | — | — |
| 21 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Public · 2 feeder programs | 185 | Educational/Instructional Technology | 52% | — | 69% |
| 22 | University of Virginia - Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Public · 2 feeder programs | 172 | Curriculum and Instruction | 96% | — | 17% |
| 23 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS Public · 2 feeder programs | 168 | Curriculum and Instruction | 56% | — | 98% |
| 24 | University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO Public · 1 feeder programs | 167 | Curriculum and Instruction | 75% | — | 78% |
| 25 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Public · 1 feeder programs | 165 | Curriculum and Instruction | 55% | — | 87% |
| 26 | Concordia University - Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 164 | Curriculum and Instruction | 46% | $17,328 | 79% |
| 27 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL Public · 1 feeder programs | 164 | Curriculum and Instruction | 91% | — | 24% |
| 28 | Piedmont University Demorest, GA Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 162 | Curriculum and Instruction | 47% | $20,049 | 93% |
| 29 | Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 159 | Educational/Instructional Technology | 63% | $27,082 | 91% |
| 30 | Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette, IN Public · 1 feeder programs | 158 | Curriculum and Instruction | 83% | — | 50% |
| 31 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Public · 1 feeder programs | 157 | Curriculum and Instruction | 83% | — | 52% |
| 32 | Towson University Towson, MD Public · 2 feeder programs | 155 | Curriculum and Instruction | 69% | — | 82% |
| 33 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Public · 2 feeder programs | 153 | Curriculum and Instruction | 81% | — | 85% |
| 34 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Public · 2 feeder programs | 150 | Curriculum and Instruction | 54% | — | 86% |
| 35 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 149 | Curriculum and Instruction | 50% | $11,672 | 99% |
| 36 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Public · 2 feeder programs | 147 | Curriculum and Instruction | 54% | — | 80% |
| 37 | Concordia University - Chicago River Forest, IL Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 141 | Curriculum and Instruction | 36% | $17,620 | 93% |
| 38 | Baylor University Waco, TX Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 138 | Curriculum and Instruction | 80% | $35,682 | 51% |
| 39 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN Public · 2 feeder programs | 138 | Curriculum and Instruction | 51% | — | 72% |
| 40 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX Public · 1 feeder programs | 135 | Educational/Instructional Technology | 37% | — | 86% |
| 41 | University of St Francis Joliet, IL Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 132 | Curriculum and Instruction | 67% | $15,591 | 65% |
| 42 | Concordia University - Irvine Irvine, CA Private not-for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 126 | Curriculum and Instruction | 58% | $26,609 | 66% |
| 43 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 124 | Curriculum and Instruction | 63% | $31,672 | 73% |
| 44 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL Public · 2 feeder programs | 122 | Curriculum and Instruction | 59% | — | 58% |
| 45 | Utah State University Logan, UT Public · 2 feeder programs | 122 | Educational/Instructional Technology | 59% | — | 92% |
| 46 | California State University - Fullerton Fullerton, CA Public · 1 feeder programs | 114 | Educational/Instructional Technology | 70% | — | 91% |
| 47 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Public · 2 feeder programs | 114 | Curriculum and Instruction | 58% | — | 76% |
| 48 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL Public · 2 feeder programs | 112 | Curriculum and Instruction | 77% | — | 43% |
| 49 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Private not-for-profit · 1 feeder programs | 111 | Curriculum and Instruction | 69% | $23,964 | 71% |
| 50 | University of Georgia Athens, GA Public · 1 feeder programs | 109 | Educational/Instructional Technology | 90% | — | 38% |
What instructional coordinators earn
What people already working in this job earn (BLS OEWS May 2025). Not graduate earnings.
Top-paying states
Top-paying metro areas
Job outlook
Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, 2024 to 2034.
Where the jobs are, state by state
Pick a state for in-state pay, the schools there, and the programs they run.
| State | Median pay | Jobs | Concentration | Schools | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $65,780 | 3,680 | 1.45× | 5 | 8,806 |
| Georgia | $81,060 | 7,830 | 1.09× | 17 | 2,432 |
| Indiana | $66,300 | 2,640 | 0.56× | 11 | 1,972 |
| Texas | $78,710 | 31,970 | 1.55× | 46 | 1,962 |
| Arizona | $62,620 | 6,560 | 1.38× | 8 | 1,434 |
| Virginia | $83,230 | 5,830 | 0.97× | 19 | 1,393 |
| Florida | $60,790 | 18,030 | 1.24× | 26 | 1,324 |
| Illinois | $76,050 | 10,330 | 1.16× | 20 | 989 |
| New York | $80,560 | 18,730 | 1.32× | 24 | 917 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,580 | 7,540 | 0.85× | 35 | 854 |
| California | $97,010 | 20,950 | 0.79× | 31 | 843 |
| Massachusetts | $95,320 | 6,170 | 1.16× | 19 | 709 |
| Tennessee | $74,390 | 4,120 | 0.86× | 17 | 681 |
| Missouri | $72,080 | 3,110 | 0.72× | 19 | 643 |
| Minnesota | $80,550 | 3,130 | 0.73× | 11 | 534 |
| Ohio | $77,760 | 3,510 | 0.43× | 20 | 531 |
| Louisiana | $63,120 | 2,140 | 0.75× | 13 | 484 |
| Nebraska | $79,150 | 1,370 | 0.91× | 9 | 450 |
| Kansas | $64,750 | 1,950 | 0.93× | 14 | 449 |
| Oklahoma | $63,980 | 2,540 | 1.02× | 8 | 433 |
| Michigan | $79,290 | 5,680 | 0.88× | 13 | 413 |
| South Carolina | $65,460 | 4,370 | 1.30× | 14 | 397 |
| Kentucky | $63,640 | 3,380 | 1.16× | 11 | 364 |
| North Carolina | $63,340 | 8,260 | 1.14× | 14 | 363 |
| Maryland | $102,220 | 4,350 | 1.08× | 9 | 354 |
| Connecticut | $96,170 | 1,780 | 0.72× | 9 | 259 |
| Wisconsin | $83,000 | 2,130 | 0.49× | 9 | 226 |
| Arkansas | $67,100 | 1,300 | 0.68× | 10 | 225 |
| Colorado | $82,160 | 3,400 | 0.81× | 8 | 217 |
| Hawaiilimited | $96,080 | 1,130 | 1.23× | 1 | 204 |
| Mississippi | $61,830 | 1,840 | 1.08× | 5 | 203 |
| Alabama | $69,000 | 2,040 | 0.66× | 11 | 178 |
| Washington | $97,250 | 4,720 | 0.91× | 6 | 159 |
| Iowa | $74,970 | 2,760 | 1.21× | 8 | 158 |
| North Dakotamoderate | $75,340 | 650 | 1.03× | 3 | 115 |
| New Jersey | $96,090 | 3,770 | 0.60× | 9 | 98 |
| Mainelimited | $76,700 | 480 | 0.51× | 2 | 84 |
| South Dakota | $57,910 | 500 | 0.75× | 7 | 81 |
| Idahomoderate | $63,030 | 1,490 | 1.19× | 4 | 78 |
| Delaware | $79,290 | 980 | 1.38× | 5 | 73 |
| New Mexicomoderate | $80,870 | 510 | 0.40× | 4 | 60 |
| Montanamoderate | $60,920 | 740 | 0.99× | 3 | 56 |
| Nevadalimited | $67,410 | 1,130 | 0.50× | 2 | 56 |
| District of Columbiamoderate | $105,990 | 1,220 | 1.19× | 4 | 46 |
| Oregonmoderate | $84,620 | 2,940 | 1.02× | 4 | 44 |
| Vermontlimited | $78,360 | 730 | 1.65× | 2 | 35 |
| West Virginia | $69,600 | 730 | 0.71× | 5 | 29 |
| New Hampshiremoderate | $81,210 | 510 | 0.51× | 3 | 21 |
| Wyominglimited | $76,140 | 290 | 0.71× | 1 | 5 |
Skills and tools
From O*NET, the U.S. Department of Labor's occupational database. Importance is a 1 to 5 scale.
What they do day to day
- Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
- Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
- Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
- Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
- Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
- Advise and teach students.
- Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.
- Update the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.
Skills
- Learning Strategies4.3
- Speaking4.1
- Writing4.1
- Monitoring4.0
- Active Listening4.0
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Critical Thinking3.9
- Active Learning3.9
Knowledge areas
- Education and Training4.8
- English Language4.3
- Administration and Management3.8
- Mathematics3.7
- Computers and Electronics3.6
- Customer and Personal Service3.5
Abilities
- Written Comprehension4.4
- Written Expression4.3
- Oral Expression4.3
- Speech Clarity4.1
- Oral Comprehension4.1
- Problem Sensitivity4.0
Core activities
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships4.6
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.5
- Training and Teaching Others4.5
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work4.5
- Working with Computers4.5
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.4
Tools and technology
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How to become a Instructional Coordinator
Job zone 5 of 5 · SVP 8.0 and above- Typical entry education
- Master's degree
- Work experience needed
- 5 years or more
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Every major mapped to this job
The official federal mapping behind the rankings above.
All 2 majors mapped to Instructional Coordinators2 of them graduated someone in the latest IPEDS year. NCES CIP 2020 → SOC 2018 crosswalk.+
- 13.0301Curriculum and Instruction
- 13.0501Educational/Instructional Technology
Related careers
Jobs O*NET identifies as close to this one, with their own pay and outlook.
Common questions
What degree do you need to become an Instructional Coordinator?+
Master's degree is the typical entry-level education BLS reports for this occupation. The most common program people actually graduate from is Curriculum and Instruction, which awarded 23,139 degrees in 2024-25, 70.9% of everyone graduating from a program that feeds this career.
Which college majors lead to becoming an Instructional Coordinator?+
The NCES CIP-to-SOC crosswalk maps 2 programs to this occupation. The largest are Curriculum and Instruction, Educational/Instructional Media Design. Together they graduate about 32,614 people a year.
How much do instructional coordinators earn?+
The median is $77,440 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). The middle range runs from $47,980 at the 10th percentile to $121,670 at the 90th. This is pay for people already working in the occupation, not the same thing as graduate earnings one year after finishing a degree.
Is demand for instructional coordinators growing?+
BLS projects a +1.3% change in employment between 2024 and 2034, little or no change, with roughly 21,900 openings a year nationally once retirements and job changes are counted.
How many schools offer programs for this career?+
571 institutions reported graduates from at least one of the 2 programs that feed this occupation in IPEDS 2024-25. Rankings on this page use graduates per year, because the federal data publishes no enrollment count by program.
What other job titles do instructional coordinators work under?+
Employers advertise this work under many names. O*NET records Curriculum Coordinator, Instructional Designer, Instructional Technologist, Curriculum and Instruction Director among the most commonly reported, all mapping to SOC 25-9031.
About the data on this page
Rankings use IPEDS completions 2024-25, degrees awarded per year. That is the closest federal measure of how many people a program puts into a career, because no federal dataset publishes enrollment by program. Wages and employment come from BLS OEWS May 2025, growth and openings from BLS Employment Projections 2024-34, and which majors lead to which jobs from the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. Occupation descriptions, tasks, skills and tools are O*NET 30.3 (CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor/ETA).
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics
May 2025Wages, employment counts, location quotients and metro breakdowns.
BLS Employment Projections
2024–34Projected growth, annual openings and typical entry-level education.
IPEDS Completions
2024-25 (provisional)Graduates per year by program and institution — the ranking metric.
College Scorecard, Field of Study
2020-21 cohortsMedian graduate earnings one year after completion, and median debt.
Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
latest availableGraduate earnings 1/5/10 years out, where the state participates.
NCES CIP 2020 and the CIP-to-SOC 2018 crosswalk
CIP 2020 / SOC 2018Which college programs officially lead to this occupation.
O*NET Database 30.3
30.3Tasks, skills, knowledge, tools, job zone and alternate job titles.
Official source →CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor / ETA
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