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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region

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In 2020-2021, 19,832 people earned their degree in curriculum and instruction, making the major the 55th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, curriculum and instruction graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $50,993 and had an average of $28,557 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 2,606 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,920 and $29,500 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region” ranking analyzed 61 colleges that offered a degree in curriculum and instruction. That schools that top this list have a program in curriculum and instruction in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Curriculum & Instruction in the Plains States Region

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Out of the 61 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Nebraska landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Seward, Nebraska, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 698 diplomas to qualified ’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Concordia University, Nebraska

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Peru State College
Peru, Nebraska

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Peru State College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region list. Peru State is located in Peru, Nebraska and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 102 ’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Peru State

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Doane University
Crete, Nebraska

Out of the 61 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Doane University landed the #3 spot on the list. Doane Crete is a small school located in Crete, Nebraska that handed out 139 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Doane University Curriculum & Instruction Report

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University of Jamestown
Jamestown, North Dakota

Out of the 61 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Jamestown landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Jamestown, North Dakota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 29 degrees to qualified ’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at UJ

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Emporia State University
Emporia, Kansas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emporia State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region list. Emporia, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s curriculum degrees to 186 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at ESU

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William Woods University
Fulton, Missouri

William Woods University ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region list. William Woods is located in Fulton, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 62 ’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at William Woods University

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Northern State University
Aberdeen, South Dakota

Northern State University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region list. NSU is a small public school situated in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It awarded 34 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at NSU

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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, Iowa

Buena Vista University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in Storm Lake, Iowa, and it awarded 42 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full BVU Curriculum & Instruction Report

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Evangel University
Springfield, Missouri

Evangel University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #9. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s curriculum degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Evangel University

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Northwest Missouri State University ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Maryville, Missouri, and it awarded 149 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Northwest Missouri State University Curriculum & Instruction Report

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Wayne State College
Wayne, Nebraska

Wayne State College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking. WSC is a small public school situated in Wayne, Nebraska. It awarded 61 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at WSC

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University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Kearney, Nebraska, and it awarded 83 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at UNK

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Dordt University
Sioux Center, Iowa

Dordt University ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region list. Sioux Center, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s curriculum degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Dordt University

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, and it awarded 55 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Minnesota State University - Moorhead

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Mount Marty University
Yankton, South Dakota

With a ranking of #15, Mount Marty University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region list. Yankton, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s curriculum degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Mount Marty

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Chadron State College
Chadron, Nebraska

Chadron State College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Chadron State College is a small public school situated in Chadron, Nebraska. It awarded 17 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Chadron State College

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Ottawa University - Ottawa came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Ottawa University - Ottawa is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Ottawa, Kansas. It awarded 3 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Ottawa Curriculum & Instruction Report

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Ottawa University - Kansas City
Overland Park, Kansas

Ottawa University - Kansas City came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified ’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Ottawa University - Kansas City Curriculum & Instruction Report

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Ottawa University - Online ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region list. Ottawa University - Online is a small school located in Ottawa, Kansas that handed out 2 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Ottawa University - Online

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Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa

Drake University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Drake University is a small school located in Des Moines, Iowa that handed out 35 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Drake

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Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Missouri Baptist University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #21. This small school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 20 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

Full MBU Curriculum & Instruction Report

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Winona, Minnesota, and it awarded 31 ’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at SMU MN

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Nebraska Wesleyan University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s curriculum degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full NWU Curriculum & Instruction Report

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Black Hills State University
Spearfish, South Dakota

Black Hills State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Spearfish, South Dakota, this small public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified ’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at BHSU

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Curriculum Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Lindenwood University is located in Saint Charles, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 ’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Lindenwood University

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