College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2027 Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Iowa

5 Colleges in the United States
130 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded
$51,186 Avg Early-Career Salary

Curriculum & Instruction programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their curriculum & instruction programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for curriculum & instruction students.

What’s on this page:

Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction in Iowa

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

1

University Of Northern Iowa tops our 2027 ranking of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $46,054 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,635 to complete this degree. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at University Of Northern Iowa

2
Drake University crest
Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction, landing the #2 spot this year. Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines. Drake University graduates 73% of students within six years. About 24 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Drake University in the most recent year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Drake University earn around $58,730 in the first couple years of their career. Drake University graduates carry a median of $22,273 in student loans. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Drake University

3
Dordt College crest
Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Sioux Center. Dordt College graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Dordt College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $54,926 in their early career. Dordt College graduates carry a median of $21,812 in student loans. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Dordt College

4
Buena Vista University crest
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

A rank of #4 makes Buena Vista University one of the top schools for curriculum & instruction. Located in the town of Storm Lake, Buena Vista University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 61 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Buena Vista University in the most recent year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Buena Vista University earn a median of $44,780 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,317. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Buena Vista University

5

Upper Iowa University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in curriculum & instruction, ranking #5. Upper Iowa University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette. About 33% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Upper Iowa University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $51,441 in their early career. Upper Iowa University graduates carry a median of $34,059 in student loans. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Upper Iowa University

View All Curriculum & Instruction Rankings >

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options