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2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the New England Region

14 Colleges in the United States
$24,990 Avg Student Debt
$65,002 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Badge [Curriculum & Instruction](/majors/education/curriculum-instruction/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong curriculum & instruction education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for curriculum & instruction students.

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2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in curriculum & instruction, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools

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Fitchburg State University tops our 2027 list of the best value curriculum & instruction schools in the New England Region. Set in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,346 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for curriculum & instruction graduates is $25,840. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Fitchburg State University earn a median of $63,724 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,840 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Southern Maine one of the best values for curriculum & instruction. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,090, with out-of-state students paying around $29,940. Typical student debt for curriculum & instruction graduates is $23,593. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $47,003. Set against $23,593 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Maine admits about 79% of applicants.

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,966, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $25,574 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $61,677. That is a strong return on a $25,574 median debt. University Of Massachusetts Lowell admits about 83% of applicants.

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University Of Maine is a great value for students pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Students borrow a median of $25,984 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $47,975. That is a strong return on a $25,984 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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Keene State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,784 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Typical student debt for curriculum & instruction graduates is $26,185. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Keene State College earn a median of $41,049 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont placed #6 among the best values for curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $19,058 in tuition and fees, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for curriculum & instruction graduates is $22,607. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $55,209 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University landed the #7 spot for curriculum & instruction value this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $65,020. That is a strong return on a $25,232 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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University Of Connecticut placed #8 among the best values for curriculum & instruction. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Typical student debt for curriculum & instruction graduates is $23,637. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $54,744. That is a strong return on a $23,637 median debt. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

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Lasell College
Newton, MA

Lasell College landed the #9 spot for curriculum & instruction value this year. Located in the city of Newton, Lasell College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $27,040 in tuition and fees. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Lasell College generally make around $49,793. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT

Saint Joseph College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $47,278 in tuition and fees. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $27,798 in student loans. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $75,782. That is a strong return on a $27,798 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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Curry College
Milton, MA

Curry College came in at #11 for value in curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the suburb of Milton, Curry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $47,570 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,571 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $53,650. That is a strong return on a $26,571 median debt. Curry College admits about 88% of applicants.

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College came in at #12 for value in curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,962. Typical student debt for curriculum & instruction graduates is $26,913. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Merrimack College earn a median of $50,506 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,913 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,702. Students borrow a median of $18,101 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $55,608. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boston College admits about 16% of applicants.

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Sacred Heart University placed #14 among the best values for curriculum & instruction. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,404. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $56,485. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Sacred Heart University admits about 65% of applicants.

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Notes and References

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 · 14 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.

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