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2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region

88 Ranked Colleges
3,229 Degrees Awarded
$15,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region

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In 2019-2020, 18,195 people earned their degree in curriculum and instruction, making the major the 57th most popular in the United States. 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 Southeast region, there were 4,843 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $50,339 and $38,476 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 3,229 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 88 colleges that offer 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.

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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Curriculum & Instruction in the Southeast Region

#1

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of the Cumberlands. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 229 diplomas to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cumberlands are $4,582, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Cumberlands

Out of the 88 schools in the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and it awarded 157 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at A-State, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at A-State are $11,586.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Arkansas State University - Main Campus

#3

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Gardner - Webb University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region. Gardner - Webb University is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Gardner - Webb University are $9,050, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Gardner - Webb Curriculum & Instruction Report

#4

Berry College

Mount Berry, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Berry College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region. Mount Berry, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s curriculum degrees to 41 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Berry, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Berry College are $12,240, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

Out of the 88 schools in the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the #5 spot on the list. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s curriculum degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Liberty University Curriculum & Instruction Report

#6

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee

With a ranking of #6, Lee University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Lee University is a medium-sized school located in Cleveland, Tennessee that handed out 12 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lee University are $14,330.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Lee University

#6

Thomas University

Thomasville, Georgia

With a ranking of #6, Thomas University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Thomas University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Thomasville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 63 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 Thomas University are $12,520.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at TU

#8

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

With a ranking of #8, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 115 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee

Lipscomb University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 80 diplomas to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

Lipscomb did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lipscomb are $18,000, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #10, Tennessee Technological University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 71 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree curriculum students list, Tennessee Tech University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Technological University are $20,498, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tennessee Technological University Curriculum & Instruction Report

#11

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi

Mississippi College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. MC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Clinton, Mississippi. It awarded 78 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at MC are $12,322, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at MC

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 74 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Full USF Tampa Curriculum & Instruction Report

#13

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, Tennessee

Freed-Hardeman University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. FHU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Henderson, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Freed-Hardeman University are $10,980, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FHU Curriculum & Instruction Report

#14

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 56 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at UF

#15

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee

Lincoln Memorial University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. LMU is located in Harrogate, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 49 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

LMU also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lincoln Memorial University are $21,155.

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#16

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

With a ranking of #16, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 120 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree curriculum students list, Florida State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #17, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 83 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Virginia Tech Curriculum & Instruction Report

#18

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at UNC Greensboro

#19

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 14 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree curriculum students list, FAU has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at FAU

#20

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

With a ranking of #20, Louisiana Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana Tech University is a fairly large public school situated in Ruston, Louisiana. It awarded 2 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University are $12,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Louisiana Tech

#21

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 29 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Regent

#22

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida

The University of Tampa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s curriculum degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tampa are $11,870.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at The University of Tampa

#23

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

With a ranking of #23, Xavier University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Xavier University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Xavier University of Louisiana are $10,932.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at XULA

#24

Warner University

Lake Wales, Florida

Warner University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Warner University is located in Lake Wales, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Warner University are $6,135, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Warner University

#25

Spalding University

Louisville, Kentucky

With a ranking of #25, Spalding University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Spalding is a small school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 4 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Spalding are $12,286, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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