by our College Data Analytics Team
[Curriculum & Instruction](/majors/education/curriculum-instruction/curriculum-and-instruction/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for curriculum & instruction students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the curriculum & instruction degrees they offer, see the list below.
Peru State College earned the #1 spot for value among curriculum & instruction schools in Nebraska. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State College is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,433. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $26,254 in student loans. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $53,549. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Chadron State College one of the best values for curriculum & instruction. Set in the town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,294. Students borrow a median of $22,912 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $60,127. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wayne State College earned it the #3 place for curriculum & instruction. Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Wayne. In-state tuition and fees average $8,171. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $22,974 in student loans. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Wayne State College earn a median of $53,346 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in curriculum & instruction will find it at University Of Nebraska At Kearney, which ranked #4. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,564, compared with $16,484 for out-of-state students. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $22,173 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Kearney generally make around $54,750. That is a strong return on a $22,173 median debt. University Of Nebraska At Kearney admits about 90% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in curriculum & instruction will find it at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Students borrow a median of $22,386 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $51,473. Set against $22,386 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Nebraska Lincoln admits about 88% of applicants.
Concordia University Seward earned the #6 position for value in curriculum & instruction this year. Concordia University Seward is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seward. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,640. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $26,726 in student loans. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Concordia University Seward earn a median of $57,304 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,726 median debt. Concordia University Seward admits about 86% of applicants.
Doane College Crete landed the #7 spot for curriculum & instruction value this year. Set in the town of Crete, Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,985. Students borrow a median of $28,802 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Doane College Crete earn a median of $53,053 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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