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Best Curriculum & Instruction Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Curriculum & Instruction Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

46 Colleges
$47,074 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Curriculum & Instruction Master's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, curriculum and instruction was ranked #54 in the country. In fact 19,832 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Curriculum & Instruction Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 46 schools in the Plains States Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the curriculum master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Curriculum & Instruction Master's Degree Schools

#1

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Our 2023 rankings named Drake University the best school in the Plains States Region for curriculum and instruction students working on their master’s degree. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.

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#2

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, ND

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Jamestown. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UJ is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Jamestown.

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Out of the 46 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. NSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Aberdeen.

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#4

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Buena Vista University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best curriculum and instruction schools in the Plains States Region . BVU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Storm Lake.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

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#6

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE

Wayne State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for curriculum and instruction students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. WSC is a small public school located in the town of Wayne.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #7 on this year’s Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNL is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln.

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#8

Doane University

Crete, NE

Doane University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree curriculum and instruction programs. Located in the distant town of Crete, Doane Crete is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.

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#10

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

Dordt University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for curriculum and instruction students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Dordt is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Sioux Center.

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Best Curriculum & Instruction Colleges by State

Explore the best curriculum and instruction schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 526
Minnesota 348
Kansas 350
Iowa 129
Nebraska 1,161
North Dakota 38
South Dakota 54

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Disarnot.

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