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2025 Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the Plains States Region

29 Colleges in the Plains States Region
2,140 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$57,565 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in curriculum & instruction is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #55 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 29 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,140 degrees in curriculum & instruction to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Curriculum & Instruction School

Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the Plains States Region Your choice of curriculum & instruction school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for curriculum & instruction schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the curriculum degree levels they offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Curriculum

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$54,231 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in curriculum & instruction has to look into University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 48 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the curriculum program make an average of $54,231 for their early career.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
118 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
17.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in curriculum & instruction. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 118 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the curriculum program report average early career earnings of $50,189.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$51,473 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat University of Nebraska - Lincoln if you want to pursue a degree in curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #207 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 45 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the curriculum program state that they receive average early career wages of $51,473.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MN
87.0% Growth in Graduates

University of St Thomas Minnesota is a good option for students interested in a degree in curriculum & instruction. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #106 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UST MN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 23 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent data year.

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5
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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MO
35 Curriculum Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. 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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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$55,595 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were about 70 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the curriculum program report average early career earnings of $55,595.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$57,408 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #763 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MSU Moorhead is a great university overall.

There were roughly 53 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at MSU Moorhead in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the curriculum program make around $57,408 in their early career salary.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$51,909 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #269 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were about 47 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the curriculum program report average early career wages of $51,909.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MN
58 Curriculum Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 45th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 58 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Saint Paul in the most recent data year.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
137 Curriculum Degrees Awarded
$57,304 Median Starting Salary

Concordia University, Nebraska is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Seward. A Best Colleges rank of #906 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Concordia University, Nebraska is a great university overall.

There were roughly 137 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Nebraska in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum degree recipients typically earn about $57,304 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Curriculum & Instruction Colleges by State

Explore the best curriculum & instruction colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 321
Missouri 283 490
Kansas 266 350
Iowa 264 117
Nebraska 238 1,158
North Dakota 210 38
South Dakota 204 54

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One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Curriculum & Instruction has other similar majors worth exploring.

Curriculum Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Curriculum & Instruction 2,140

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 10,585
Teacher Education Subject Specific 5,052
Educational Administration 4,789
General Education 3,338
Special Education 2,740
Student Counseling 1,833
Instructional Media Design 606
Other Education 538
Teaching English or French 529
Educational Assessment 174

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