2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Wisconsin

[Curriculum & Instruction](/majors/education/curriculum-instruction/curriculum-and-instruction/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for curriculum & instruction students.
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2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Wisconsin
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the curriculum & instruction degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools
Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh, our #1 best value for curriculum & instruction in Wisconsin. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. Students from in state pay about $8,532 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,446. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $24,619 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $55,178. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh admits about 86% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earned it the #2 place for curriculum & instruction. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $26,657 in student loans. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $57,584. That is a strong return on a $26,657 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value curriculum & instruction schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $60,420 early in their careers. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Viterbo University earned it the #4 place for curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,250. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $29,107 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Viterbo University generally make around $60,309. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Viterbo University admits about 72% of applicants.
Concordia University Wisconsin came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,470. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $27,172 in student loans. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Concordia University Wisconsin earn a median of $53,056 early in their careers. Set against $27,172 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
- 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 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).
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