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2027 Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the Great Lakes Region

42 Colleges in the United States
1,907 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded
$55,534 Avg Early-Career Salary

Curriculum & Instruction is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 42 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for curriculum & instruction students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the curriculum & instruction degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Curriculum & Instruction

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

No school ranked higher than Purdue University Main Campus this year for curriculum & instruction. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 158 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $57,521. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,844 in student loans. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Purdue University Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Illinois At Chicago one of the top schools for curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. About 62% of students finish within six years. University Of Illinois At Chicago awarded about 19 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $61,829 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,115. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at University Of Illinois At Chicago

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign one of the top schools for curriculum & instruction. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 67 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $57,461 in their early career. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates carry a median of $20,778 in student loans. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in curriculum & instruction, ranking #4. Set in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Viterbo University awarded about 15 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Viterbo University earn around $60,309 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,107. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Viterbo University

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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Calvin College graduates 74% of students within six years. Calvin College awarded about 14 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Calvin College generally make around $44,220. Typical student debt for the program is $22,707. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Calvin College

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Concordia University Chicago earned the #6 position for curriculum & instruction this year. Concordia University Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of River Forest. Concordia University Chicago graduates 36% of students within six years. Concordia University Chicago awarded about 114 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $67,571 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,956. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Concordia University Chicago

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Ball State University landed the #7 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. Ball State University graduates 62% of students within six years. About 23 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Ball State University in the most recent year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $47,863 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,518. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Ball State University

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University Of St Francis ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the suburb of Joliet, University Of St Francis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 132 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at University Of St Francis in the most recent year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $66,085 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,695 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for University Of St Francis

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University placed #9 among the best curriculum & instruction schools. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. Michigan State University awarded about 90 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $63,979 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,213. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Michigan State University

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #10 for curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. About 63 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $62,381. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete this degree. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Loyola University Chicago came in at #11 for curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Loyola University Chicago awarded about 22 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago generally make around $58,568. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete this degree. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Loyola University Chicago

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Illinois State University came in at #12 for curriculum & instruction this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Normal. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 65 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Illinois State University earn around $57,175 in the first couple years of their career. Illinois State University graduates carry a median of $21,896 in student loans. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Illinois State University

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University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #13 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 96 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $60,420. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Olivet Nazarene University landed the #14 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. Set in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Olivet Nazarene University graduates 61% of students within six years. Olivet Nazarene University awarded about 16 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Olivet Nazarene University earn a median of $62,530 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,797 to complete this degree. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Olivet Nazarene University

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National Louis University earned the #15 position for curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the city of Chicago, National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. National Louis University awarded about 211 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from National Louis University generally make around $61,839. Students borrow a median of $29,242 to complete this degree. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at National Louis University

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Northern Illinois University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Set in the suburb of Dekalb, Northern Illinois University is a large public institution. Northern Illinois University graduates 49% of students within six years. About 16 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Northern Illinois University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Northern Illinois University generally make around $52,308. Students borrow a median of $25,209 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Northern Illinois University

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the suburb of Aurora, Aurora University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Aurora University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Aurora University earn around $51,483 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,507 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Aurora University

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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Lewis University placed #18 among the best curriculum & instruction schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Romeoville. Lewis University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 11 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Lewis University in the most recent year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Lewis University earn a median of $55,718 early in their careers. Lewis University graduates carry a median of $24,838 in student loans. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Lewis University

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Indiana University Bloomington landed the #19 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Indiana University Bloomington earn around $52,123 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,542. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Indiana University Bloomington

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus earned the #20 position for curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 85 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $51,976 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,449 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Miami University Oxford landed the #21 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Oxford. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 12 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Miami University Oxford earn around $49,700 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Miami University Oxford

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University Of Southern Indiana placed #22 among the best curriculum & instruction schools. Set in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a large public institution. University Of Southern Indiana graduates 48% of students within six years. University Of Southern Indiana awarded about 10 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of University Of Southern Indiana earn a median of $47,216 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,999. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at University Of Southern Indiana

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Grand Valley State University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 37 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $53,419 in their early career. Grand Valley State University graduates carry a median of $26,378 in student loans. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Grand Valley State University

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Mckendree University earned the #24 position for curriculum & instruction this year. Set in the suburb of Lebanon, Mckendree University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 25 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Mckendree University in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Mckendree University earn a median of $65,396 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,362 to complete this degree. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Mckendree University

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #25 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 45 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $57,584 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,657 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Rest of the Top 42 Curriculum & Instruction Schools

These schools also placed among the best for curriculum & instruction this year:

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
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Ashland University
Ashland, OH
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Adrian College
Adrian, MI
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Franklin University
Columbus, OH
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University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 42 schools evaluated.

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