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2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Massachusetts

7 Colleges in the United States
$24,890 Avg Student Debt
$69,373 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Badge [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.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value curriculum & instruction schools.

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2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in curriculum & instruction, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools

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Our analysis ranked Fitchburg State University the best value for a degree in curriculum & instruction in Massachusetts. Set in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,346, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $25,840 in student loans. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $63,724. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in curriculum & instruction will find it at University Of Massachusetts Lowell, which ranked #2. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $61,677. Set against $25,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Boston University earned it the #3 place for curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Boston University earn a median of $65,020 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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Lasell College
Newton, MA

Students looking for strong value in curriculum & instruction will find it at Lasell College, which ranked #4. Lasell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,040. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Lasell College generally make around $49,793. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Curry College
Milton, MA

Curry College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value curriculum & instruction schools. Set in the suburb of Milton, Curry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,570. Students borrow a median of $26,571 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Curry College earn a median of $53,650 early in their careers. Set against $26,571 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College landed the #6 spot for curriculum & instruction value this year. Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Andover. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,962. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $26,913 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Merrimack College generally make around $50,506. That is a strong return on a $26,913 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College placed #7 among the best values for curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,702. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $18,101 in student loans. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Boston College earn a median of $55,608 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,101 median debt. Boston College admits about 16% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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