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2027 Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the The Plains States Region

38 Colleges in the United States
1,974 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded
$53,339 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.

College Factual analyzed 38 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best curriculum & instruction schools.

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Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction in the The Plains States 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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University Of Northern Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in curriculum & instruction. This large public university is located in the city of Cedar Falls. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. University Of Northern Iowa awarded about 13 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of University Of Northern Iowa earn a median of $46,054 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,635. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at University Of Northern Iowa

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in curriculum & instruction, ranking #2. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. There were roughly 24 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Drake University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $58,730 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,273. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Drake University

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Students looking for a strong curriculum & instruction program will find one at Missouri State University Springfield, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $46,503. Missouri State University Springfield graduates carry a median of $24,408 in student loans. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Missouri State University Springfield

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A rank of #4 makes University Of St Thomas Minnesota one of the top schools for curriculum & instruction. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates 77% of students within six years. About 41 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn around $54,441 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,923. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Students looking for a strong curriculum & instruction program will find one at University Of North Dakota, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public university. University Of North Dakota graduates 60% of students within six years. About 75 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at University Of North Dakota in the most recent year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from University Of North Dakota earn around $64,378 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,110. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for University Of North Dakota

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #6 position for curriculum & instruction this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 42 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $62,695 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College earned the #7 position for curriculum & instruction this year. Dordt College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school 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. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Dordt College

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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Set in the town of Storm Lake, Buena Vista University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Buena Vista University graduates 62% of students within six years. Buena Vista University awarded about 61 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data 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. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Buena Vista University

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University came in at #9 for curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Lindenwood University awarded about 33 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Lindenwood University earn around $83,131 in the first couple years of their career. Lindenwood University graduates carry a median of $28,663 in student loans. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Lindenwood University

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Minnesota State University Moorhead landed the #10 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. Set in the suburb of Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Minnesota State University Moorhead awarded about 59 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn around $57,408 in the first couple years of their career. Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates carry a median of $24,447 in student loans. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Concordia University Saint Paul landed the #11 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 45% of students finish within six years. Concordia University Saint Paul awarded about 146 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $54,835 in their early career. Concordia University Saint Paul graduates carry a median of $29,026 in student loans. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Concordia University Saint Paul

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University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 167 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $54,270 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for University Of Missouri Columbia

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Kansas State University came in at #13 for curriculum & instruction this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Kansas State University awarded about 71 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $51,909 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,546. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Kansas State University

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney earned the #14 position for curriculum & instruction this year. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nebraska At Kearney awarded about 95 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn a median of $54,750 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,173 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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Wayne State College earned the #15 position for curriculum & instruction this year. Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Wayne. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 61 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State College in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Wayne State College earn a median of $53,346 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,974 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Wayne State College

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Emporia State University earned the #16 position for curriculum & instruction this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Emporia. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 159 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Emporia State University in the most recent year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Emporia State University earn a median of $53,656 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,131 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Emporia State University

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Concordia University Seward came in at #17 for curriculum & instruction this year. Concordia University Seward is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seward. Concordia University Seward graduates 65% of students within six years. Concordia University Seward awarded about 51 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Concordia University Seward generally make around $57,304. Students borrow a median of $26,726 to complete this degree. Read more about the curriculum & instruction program at Concordia University Seward

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Chadron State College placed #18 among the best curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a mid-sized public university. Chadron State College graduates 50% of students within six years. Chadron State College awarded about 22 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Chadron State College earn a median of $60,127 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,912 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Chadron State College

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas earned the #19 position for curriculum & instruction this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. About 65 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from University Of Kansas earn around $55,595 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from University Of Kansas

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Doane College Crete ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Set in the town of Crete, Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Doane College Crete awarded about 88 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Doane College Crete generally make around $53,053. Doane College Crete graduates carry a median of $28,802 in student loans. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Doane College Crete

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #21 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 37 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $51,473 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,386. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Walden University came in at #22 for curriculum & instruction this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 37 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Walden University in the most recent year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $66,310 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $49,361. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Walden University

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Capella University came in at #23 for curriculum & instruction this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit institution. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 78 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Capella University in the most recent year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $67,984 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $35,998. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Capella University

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Culver Stockton College placed #24 among the best curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the rural area of Canton, Culver Stockton College is a small private not-for-profit university. Culver Stockton College graduates 39% of students within six years. About 24 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Culver Stockton College in the most recent year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Culver Stockton College earn a median of $38,725 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,252 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Culver Stockton College

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Jamestown College
Jamestown, ND

Jamestown College came in at #25 for curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the town of Jamestown, Jamestown College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 24 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Jamestown College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Jamestown College earn around $56,836 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Jamestown College

Rest of the Top 38 Curriculum & Instruction Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s curriculum & instruction ranking:

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Evangel University
Springfield, MO
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Friends University
Wichita, KS
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Avila University
Kansas City, MO
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Sitting Bull College
Fort Yates, ND
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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 38 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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