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2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k

14 Ranked Colleges
2,365 Degrees Awarded
$24,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master's in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Curriculum & Instruction is the 57th most popular major in the country with 18,195 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, curriculum and instruction graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $49,708 and had an average of $36,052 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 2,470 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,208 and $42,199 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,365 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,560 and $37,817 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in curriculum and instruction. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent curriculum and instruction programs, but they also cost less that 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 Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for rocky mountains region master’s degree curriculum students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Curriculum & Instruction (Income $75-$110k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah

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 Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,917 diplomas to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree curriculum students whose families make $75-$110k list, WGU has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Western Governors University are $7,790.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Western Governors University

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Utah Valley University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Orem, Utah, this large public school awarded 27 degrees to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

UVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UVU are $26,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Utah State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Logan, Utah, this large public school awarded 17 degrees to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

USU also took the #6 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USU are $22,598, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Idaho. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Moscow, Idaho is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s curriculum degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

U of I not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of I are $29,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Idaho Curriculum & Instruction Report

#5

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Montana landed the #5 spot on the list. The University of Montana is a public institution located in Missoula, Montana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 42 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree curriculum students whose families make $75-$110k list, UM has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at The University of Montana

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a large public school situated in Denver, Colorado. It awarded 45 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are $23,915, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at CU Anschutz

#7

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#4 in overall quality

Boise State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Boise, Idaho, and it awarded 51 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree curriculum students whose families make $75-$110k list, Boise State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State are $26,566, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Boise State

With a ranking of #8, Montana State University - Billings did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Billings, Montana, this small public school awarded 24 degrees to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

Montana State University - Billings did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montana State University - Billings are $20,243, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is a public institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 44 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCCS did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs are $25,774.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at UCCS

#10

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana

Montana State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Montana State University is a fairly large school located in Bozeman, Montana that handed out 25 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montana State University are $21,446, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado

University of Colorado Boulder came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Colorado Boulder is a large school located in Boulder, Colorado that handed out 32 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU - Boulder are $32,980, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full CU - Boulder Curriculum & Instruction Report

Northwest Nazarene University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. NNU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Nampa, Idaho. It awarded 33 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

NNU also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at NNU are $11,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Northwest Nazarene University

#13

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado

University of Denver ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 58 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

DU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Denver are $52,899, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at University of Denver

#14

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado

Colorado Christian University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Lakewood, Colorado, and it awarded 26 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

CCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado Christian University are $14,626, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full CCU Curriculum & Instruction Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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