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2026 Best Educational/Instructional Technology Schools in the The Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the United States
279 Educational/Instructional Technology Degrees Awarded
$53,953 Avg Early-Career Salary

Educational/Instructional Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 52 schools to find the best for educational/instructional technology students.

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Best Schools for Educational/Instructional Technology in the The Plains States Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the educational/instructional technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Educational/Instructional Technology

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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

No school ranked higher than Buena Vista University this year for educational/instructional technology. Located in the town of Storm Lake, Buena Vista University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at Buena Vista University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from Buena Vista University generally make around $44,780. Buena Vista University graduates carry a median of $29,317 in student loans. More information about a degree in educational/instructional technology from Buena Vista University

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Students looking for a strong educational/instructional technology program will find one at Minnesota State University Mankato, which ranked #2. This large public university is located in the city of Mankato. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State University Mankato in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational/instructional technology degree from Minnesota State University Mankato earn around $61,959 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,260. More information about a degree in educational/instructional technology from Minnesota State University Mankato

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Saint Marys University Of Minnesota came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota graduates 66% of students within six years. About 30 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational/instructional technology degree from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota earn around $59,529 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,081 to complete this degree. Read more about the educational/instructional technology program at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

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University Of Northern Iowa is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in educational/instructional technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public university. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent data year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of University Of Northern Iowa earn a median of $46,054 early in their careers. University Of Northern Iowa graduates carry a median of $22,635 in student loans. Get the full educational/instructional technology details for University Of Northern Iowa

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Students looking for a strong educational/instructional technology program will find one at Concordia University Saint Paul, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Concordia University Saint Paul graduates 45% of students within six years. About 23 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at Concordia University Saint Paul in the most recent year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of Concordia University Saint Paul earn a median of $54,835 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,026 to complete this degree. Read more about the educational/instructional technology program at Concordia University Saint Paul

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Northwest Missouri State University came in at #6 for educational/instructional technology this year. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 36 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from Northwest Missouri State University generally make around $42,939. Typical student debt for the program is $23,585. Get the full educational/instructional technology details for Northwest Missouri State University

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Missouri State University Springfield landed the #7 spot for educational/instructional technology this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. About 58% of students finish within six years. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 21 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $46,503 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,408. See the full educational/instructional technology program report for Missouri State University Springfield

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Fort Hays State University landed the #8 spot for educational/instructional technology this year. This large public university is located in the town of Hays. Fort Hays State University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at Fort Hays State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $59,495 in their early career. Fort Hays State University graduates carry a median of $25,967 in student loans. More information about a degree in educational/instructional technology from Fort Hays State University

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Capella University landed the #9 spot for educational/instructional technology this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. Capella University awarded about 19 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $73,738 in their early career. Capella University graduates carry a median of $35,998 in student loans. Read more about the educational/instructional technology program at Capella University

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University Of Central Missouri placed #10 among the best educational/instructional technology schools. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Missouri in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational/instructional technology degree from University Of Central Missouri earn around $49,628 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,304 to complete this degree. Read more about the educational/instructional technology program at University Of Central Missouri

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Pittsburg State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Pittsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 16 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at Pittsburg State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from Pittsburg State University generally make around $52,888. Pittsburg State University graduates carry a median of $22,669 in student loans. Read more about the educational/instructional technology program at Pittsburg State University

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Park University
Parkville, MO

Park University landed the #12 spot for educational/instructional technology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Parkville. About 37% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at Park University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $55,093 in their early career. Park University graduates carry a median of $22,112 in student loans. More information about a degree in educational/instructional technology from Park University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 52 schools evaluated.

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