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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Curriculum & Instruction in the Rocky Mountains Region (With Aid)

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 Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid” 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.

This year’s “Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in curriculum and instruction. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great curriculum and instruction programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the curriculum and instruction program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Curriculum & Instruction in the Rocky Mountains Region (With Aid)

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Governors University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. WGU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,917 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WGU also took the #2 spot 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 WGU are $7,790.

Full Western Governors University Curriculum & Instruction Report

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 Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Orem, Utah, and it awarded 27 masters’s curriculum degrees 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Utah Valley University Curriculum & Instruction Report

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Utah State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Logan, Utah, this large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Utah State University are $22,598, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at USU

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. CU Anschutz is a large school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 45 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree curriculum students with aid list, CU Anschutz has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are $23,915, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Curriculum & Instruction Report

#5

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Boise State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid. Boise State University is a public institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a large population, and it awarded 51 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boise State also took the #4 spot 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 Boise State University are $26,566.

Full Boise State University Curriculum & Instruction Report

#6

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho

University of Idaho landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. U of I is located in Moscow, Idaho and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree curriculum students with aid list, U of I has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of I are $29,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at University of Idaho

Montana State University - Billings came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Montana State University - Billings is a small school located in Billings, Montana that handed out 24 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree curriculum students with aid list, Montana State University - Billings has also earned the #14 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 Montana State University - Billings are $20,243.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Montana State University - Billings

#8

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana

The University of Montana landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. 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.

UM also took the #9 spot 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

#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 Getting Aid ranking. UCCS is a fairly large public school situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It awarded 44 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCCS, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs are $25,774, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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 Getting Aid ranking. MSU Bozeman is located in Bozeman, Montana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MSU Bozeman, the school also landed the #5 spot 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 MSU Bozeman are $21,446.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Montana State University

#11

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado

With a ranking of #11, University of Colorado Boulder did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CU - Boulder, the school also landed the #3 spot 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 CU - Boulder are $32,980.

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 Getting Aid ranking. Northwest Nazarene University is a small school located in Nampa, Idaho that handed out 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 Northwest Nazarene University are $11,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Northwest Nazarene University

#13

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado

With a ranking of #13, Colorado Christian University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid list. Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lakewood, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CCU also took the #13 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CCU are $14,626, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Colorado Christian University Curriculum & Instruction Report

#14

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado

University of Denver came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Denver is a fairly large school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at University of Denver

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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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