2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Iowa

1

University Of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

For return on investment in curriculum & instruction, no school beat University Of Northern Iowa this year. University Of Northern Iowa is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Falls. In-state tuition and fees average $9,936, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,635 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Northern Iowa generally make around $46,054. Set against $22,635 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Northern Iowa admits about 93% of applicants.

2

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

A rank of #2 makes Buena Vista University one of the best values for curriculum & instruction. Located in the town of Storm Lake, Buena Vista University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,798. Students borrow a median of $29,317 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Buena Vista University earn a median of $44,780 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

3

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Upper Iowa University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value curriculum & instruction schools. Upper Iowa University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette. In-state tuition and fees average $19,475. Students borrow a median of $34,059 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Upper Iowa University earn a median of $51,441 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.

4

Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA

A rank of #4 makes Dordt College one of the best values for curriculum & instruction. Dordt College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Sioux Center. Students from in state pay about $37,050 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,812 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Dordt College earn a median of $54,926 early in their careers. Set against $21,812 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Dordt College admits about 68% of applicants.

5

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Students looking for strong value in curriculum & instruction will find it at Drake University, which ranked #5. Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines. Students from in state pay about $51,960 in tuition and fees. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $22,273 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Drake University generally make around $58,730. That is a strong return on a $22,273 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.