2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools
325
Ranked Colleges
19,832
Degrees Awarded
$19,100
Avg Net Price*
Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 19,832 people earned their degree in curriculum and instruction, making the major the 46th most popular in the United States.
For this year’s “Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools” ranking, we looked at 325 colleges that offer a degree in curriculum and instruction. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality curriculum and instruction programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the curriculum and instruction program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools.
Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Curriculum & Instruction
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Western Governors University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools. Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,690 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WGU is also in the top of our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The yearly cost to attend WGU is $9,969 for Curriculum & Instruction students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at WGU
Out of the 325 schools in the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Nebraska landed the #2 spot on the list. Concordia University, Nebraska is a small school located in Seward, Nebraska that handed out 698 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Concordia University, Nebraska, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Concordia University, Nebraska is $22,035 for curriculum & instruction students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Concordia University, Nebraska Curriculum & Instruction Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Capella University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools. Capella University is a large private for-profit school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 116 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on this list, Capella University is in the top on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Capella University is $16,545 for curriculum & instruction students.
Full Capella University Curriculum & Instruction Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Alverno College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Alverno is also in the top of our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The estimated yearly cost for Alverno is $19,437 for Curriculum & Instruction students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Alverno Curriculum & Instruction Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia University, Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools list. Concordia University, Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in River Forest, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 145 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, Concordia University, Chicago also did well on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” list. It costs about $17,051 for Curriculum & Instruction students per year to attend Concordia University, Chicago.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Concordia University, Chicago
With a ranking of #6, Piedmont College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools list. Piedmont College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Demorest, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 465 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Piedmont College is also in the top of our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” ranking. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend Piedmont College is $18,796 for Curriculum & Instruction students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Piedmont College
Concordia University, Irvine ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools list. Irvine, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 163 students in 2020-2021.
Concordia University, Irvine also claimed a top spot on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The estimated yearly cost for Concordia University, Irvine is $27,201 for Curriculum & Instruction students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Concordia University, Irvine Curriculum & Instruction Report
McKendree University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools ranking. McKendree is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lebanon, Illinois. It awarded 21 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on this list, McKendree is in the top on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend McKendree is $19,956 for Curriculum & Instruction students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at McKendree University
University of Jamestown did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools ranking, coming in at #9. UJ is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jamestown, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 29 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend University of Jamestown is $19,603 for Curriculum & Instruction students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at UJ
University of Phoenix - Arizona came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools ranking. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 333 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2020-2021.
UOPX - Arizona excels when it comes to curriculum and instruction quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” list. It costs about $13,038 for Curriculum & Instruction students per year to attend UOPX - Arizona.
Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at UOPX - Arizona
Illinois State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools list. This large school is located in Normal, Illinois, and it awarded 51 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on this list, Illinois State is in the top on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The estimated yearly cost for Illinois State is $20,830 for curriculum & instruction students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Illinois State University
Liberty University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools list. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 380 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Liberty University is $29,382 for curriculum & instruction students.
Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Liberty University
Wisconsin Lutheran College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools ranking, coming in at #13. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
WLC excels when it comes to curriculum and instruction quality. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend WLC is $20,927 for curriculum & instruction students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Wisconsin Lutheran College
University of the Cumberlands ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools list. Williamsburg, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 196 students in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Cumberlands is $13,476 for Curriculum & Instruction students.
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Walden University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 49 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Walden University
With a ranking of #16, Lindenwood University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools list. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Charles, Missouri, and it awarded 43 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Lindenwood University is $17,366 for Curriculum & Instruction students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Lindenwood University Curriculum & Instruction Report
Drake University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools list. Drake is a small school located in Des Moines, Iowa that handed out 35 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2020-2021.
Drake excels when it comes to curriculum and instruction quality. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend Drake is $29,903 for Curriculum & Instruction students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Drake University Curriculum & Instruction Report
With a ranking of #18, National Louis University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools list. This medium-sized school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 222 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, NLU is also in the top of our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. It costs about $14,584 for Curriculum & Instruction students per year to attend NLU.
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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools ranking. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winona, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 31 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $21,101 for curriculum & instruction students per year to attend SMU MN.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Curriculum & Instruction Report
Olivet Nazarene University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools ranking, coming in at #20. Olivet Nazarene University is a small school located in Bourbonnais, Illinois that handed out 120 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $19,470 for curriculum & instruction students per year to attend Olivet Nazarene University.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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McDaniel College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools list. McDaniel College is a small school located in Westminster, Maryland that handed out 62 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend McDaniel is $22,385 for curriculum & instruction students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at McDaniel
University of Akron Main Campus ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools list. University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees to qualified students.
It costs about $17,945 for Curriculum & Instruction students per year to attend University of Akron Main Campus.
Full University of Akron Main Campus Curriculum & Instruction Report
Fitchburg State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools ranking, coming in at #23. This medium-sized school is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and it awarded 213 ’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for Fitchburg State is $16,806 for Curriculum & Instruction students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Fitchburg State
University of St Francis landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools ranking. Joliet, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 207 students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend University of Saint Francis is $17,102 for Curriculum & Instruction students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at University of St Francis
Northern Illinois University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Dekalb, Illinois, this fairly large public school awarded 25 degrees to qualified ’s curriculum and instruction students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $13,956 for curriculum & instruction students per year to attend Northern Illinois University.
Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Northern Illinois University
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