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

41 Ranked Colleges
2,708 Degrees Awarded
$17,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest 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 Southwest region, there were 3,035 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,000 and $40,179 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,708 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 41 colleges that offered a degree 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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

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

Top 26 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Curriculum & Instruction in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

Out of the 41 schools in the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #1 spot on the list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a public institution located in Edinburg, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 31 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22 in overall quality

Out of the 41 schools in the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M International University landed the #2 spot on the list. Texas A&M International University is a public institution located in Laredo, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 60 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M International University, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Killeen, Texas, this small public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A & M University - Central Texas are $13,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at El Paso. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 75 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also took the #15 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Arlington. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. Arlington, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s curriculum degrees to 402 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree curriculum students with aid list, UT Arlington has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. UH is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 101 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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The University of Texas at Tyler ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Tyler, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 58 degrees to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

UT Tyler not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Tyler are $16,308, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #8, The University of Texas at Austin did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Texas at Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 33 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Texas Woman’s University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. TWU is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962.

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#9

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas

MSU Texas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. MSU Texas is a medium-sized public school situated in Wichita Falls, Texas. It awarded 6 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Texas are $7,935, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona

Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Arizona State University - Skysong is a large school located in Scottsdale, Arizona that handed out 849 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree curriculum students with aid list, ASU - Skysong has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Skysong are $6,724.

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University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. University of Phoenix - Arizona is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 206 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

UOPX - Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UOPX - Arizona are $17,096, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. Huntsville, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s curriculum degrees to 131 students in 2019-2020.

SHSU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704.

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#13

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s curriculum degrees to 188 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree curriculum students with aid list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Northeastern State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. NSU is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

NSU also took the #21 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NSU are $10,600, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #16, University of Houston - Victoria did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Houston - Victoria is a small public school situated in Victoria, Texas. It awarded 16 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Victoria are $15,466, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of North Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNT is a large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 26 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #13 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Alva, Oklahoma, this small public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

NWOSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are $10,571, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Texas A&M University - Commerce landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M University - Commerce is a public institution located in Commerce, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 51 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce also took the #17 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Commerce are $14,549.

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#20

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas

Angelo State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Angelo State is a fairly large school located in San Angelo, Texas that handed out 40 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State University are $14,396, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Angelo State University Curriculum & Instruction Report

University of Houston - Downtown did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #21. University of Houston - Downtown is located in Houston, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Downtown are $15,739, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

Texas Tech also took the #6 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. ASU - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 5 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #12 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 7 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree curriculum students with aid list, UH Clear Lake has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston - Clear Lake are $19,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

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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%.

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  • *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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