2026 Best Curriculum Instruction Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Curriculum Instruction bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 494 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Curriculum Instruction Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Jamestown College, our #1 Curriculum Instruction school in the United States. Set in Jamestown, ND, Jamestown College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $24,990. Jamestown College Curriculum Instruction students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. More on Jamestown College
You'll be in good company at University Of Akron Main Campus, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,135, while out-of-state students pay about $20,815. Graduates carry a median of $25,347 in student loans. Read more about University Of Akron Main Campus
You'll be in good company at Lasell College, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Newton, MA, Lasell College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $27,040 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full Lasell College report
You'll be in good company at South Dakota State University, which ranked #4 this year. See the full South Dakota State University profile
Wisconsin Lutheran College came in at #5 on this year's Curriculum Instruction ranking in the United States. Get the full Wisconsin Lutheran College report
Claflin University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Claflin University
Lincoln Memorial University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Lincoln Memorial University
North American University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on North American University
University Of Maryland College Park placed #9 among Curriculum Instruction schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report
California State University Northridge ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. More on California State University Northridge
Northern Illinois University placed #11 among Curriculum Instruction schools in the United States. Read the full report on Northern Illinois University
Biola University
Biola University placed #12 among Curriculum Instruction schools in the United States. More on Biola University
Southern Utah University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. More on Southern Utah University
Xavier University Of Louisiana ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. Read the full report on Xavier University Of Louisiana
Francis Marion University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Read more about Francis Marion University
Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus report
Florida State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. Read the full report on Florida State University
Franklin University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. More on Franklin University
Indiana University Kokomo placed #19 among Curriculum Instruction schools in the United States. Get the full Indiana University Kokomo report
The College Of Idaho landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on The College Of Idaho
Westminster College Missouri placed #21 among Curriculum Instruction schools in the United States. See the full Westminster College Missouri profile
College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland placed #22 among Curriculum Instruction schools in the United States. Get the full College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland report
Heidelberg University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. More on Heidelberg University
University Of Phoenix California did well this year, earning the #24 position. Get the full University Of Phoenix California report
Saint Joseph College placed #25 among Curriculum Instruction schools in the United States. Get the full Saint Joseph College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Curriculum Instruction Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Utah Valley University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read more about Utah Valley University
The University Of Alabama landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. See the full The University Of Alabama profile
The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. More on The University Of Texas At El Paso
Neumann University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Neumann University
Valley Forge Christian College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. More on Valley Forge Christian College
Western Governors University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. See the full Western Governors University profile
Carthage College
Carthage College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. Read the full report on Carthage College
Sam Houston State University did well this year, earning the #33 position. More on Sam Houston State University
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University placed #34 among Curriculum Instruction schools in the United States. Get the full Southwestern Assemblies Of God University report
University Of Toledo ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. See the full University Of Toledo profile
Ball State University placed #36 among Curriculum Instruction schools in the United States. See the full Ball State University profile
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. Get the full Suny At Albany report
Indiana University Southeast did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on Indiana University Southeast
Metropolitan State College Of Denver ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. Read the full report on Metropolitan State College Of Denver
Queens University Of Charlotte did well this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Queens University Of Charlotte profile
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
Shepherd University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. Read the full report on Shepherd University
University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Arizona State University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Arizona State University
Lewis University
Lewis University placed #45 among Curriculum Instruction schools in the United States. See the full Lewis University profile
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Dordt College
Dordt College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Curriculum Instruction schools. Get the full Dordt College report
Texas Southern University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Texas Southern University
University Of North Dakota did well this year, earning the #49 position. More on University Of North Dakota
Dominican University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on Dominican University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 494 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).