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Curriculum & Instruction at Buena Vista University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Curriculum & Instruction, consider the program at Buena Vista University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Buena Vista University is in Storm Lake, IA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 80 curriculum & instruction degrees were granted at Buena Vista University.

Online & Distance Learning at Buena Vista University

Online coursework is an option at Buena Vista University. Among 1,890 students, 1,080 (57%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 74 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Curriculum & Instruction Rankings at Buena Vista University

Rankings can help you compare Buena Vista University’s Curriculum & Instruction program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 36
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#17 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#46 of 265
Best Value	Nationwide	#127 of 262

Earnings for Curriculum & Instruction Graduates from Buena Vista University

Graduates of Buena Vista University’s Curriculum & Instruction program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,501
2 years	$58,943
3 years	$61,003
4 years	$65,707
5 years	$69,503

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Curriculum & Instruction graduates from Buena Vista University report median earnings of $65,707, compared with $50,278 for all Buena Vista University graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Curriculum & Instruction graduates at Buena Vista University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Curriculum & Instruction graduates at Buena Vista University are 81% women (65) and 19% men (15).

Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Program at Buena Vista University

Among the 80 master’s curriculum & instruction graduates at Buena Vista University, 81% were women (65) and 19% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Curriculum & Instruction master’s degree recipients at Buena Vista University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	71
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Curriculum & Instruction master’s degree recipients at Buena Vista University, lower than the national average of 25%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Curriculum & Instruction Concentrations at Buena Vista University

The Curriculum & Instruction program at Buena Vista University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Curriculum & Instruction	80

Top-Paying Careers for Curriculum & Instruction Graduates

Students who finish Curriculum & Instruction program at Buena Vista University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Curriculum & Instruction majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Instructional Coordinators	$40,936

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.