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2025 Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Missouri

6 Colleges in Missouri
501 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$57,565 Avg Early-Career Salary
Curriculum & Instruction is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #55 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for curriculum & instruction students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 501 degrees in curriculum & instruction to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Curriculum & Instruction School

Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Missouri The curriculum program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction rankings. For our Best Overall Curriculum & Instruction School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Curriculum & Instruction Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Curriculum
Master's Degrees in Curriculum
Doctor's Degrees in Curriculum

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Missouri ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction in Missouri

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

Top Missouri Schools in Curriculum

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
118 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
17.8% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you want to pursue a degree in curriculum & instruction. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were about 118 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, curriculum degree recipients generally make an average of $50,189 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from University of Missouri - Columbia

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MO
35 Curriculum Degrees Awarded

Lindenwood University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in curriculum & instruction. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Charles. A Best Colleges rank of #654 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Lindenwood University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 35 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$52,217 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction needs to take a look at University of Missouri - Kansas City. UMKC is a large public university located in the large city of Kansas City. A Best Colleges rank of #674 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMKC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 39 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent data year. After graduation, curriculum degree recipients typically earn about $52,217 in their early careers.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
136 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$46,058 Median Starting Salary

Northwest Missouri State University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in curriculum & instruction. Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 20th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 136 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Northwest in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, curriculum degree recipients typically make an average of $46,058 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Northwest Missouri State University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$49,269 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, MBU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 26th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 14 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at MBU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the curriculum program make about $49,269 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from Missouri Baptist University

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Evangel University
Springfield, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MO

Evangel is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Springfield. This university ranks 36th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 23 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Evangel in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Curriculum & Instruction Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 321
Kansas 266 350
Iowa 264 117
Nebraska 238 1,158
North Dakota 210 38
South Dakota 204 54

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Curriculum & Instruction is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.

Curriculum Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Curriculum & Instruction 501

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,591
Educational Administration 1,704
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,251
General Education 542
Special Education 500
Student Counseling 498
Instructional Media Design 170
Teaching English or French 145
Other Education 93
Educational Assessment 88

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