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2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Colorado

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,106 Avg Student Debt
$62,383 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Badge [Curriculum & Instruction](/majors/education/curriculum-instruction/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value curriculum & instruction schools.

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2027 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools in Colorado

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the curriculum & instruction degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools

1

Our analysis ranked University Of Colorado Denver the best value for a degree in curriculum & instruction in Colorado. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,582 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of $61,095 early in their careers. Set against $26,582 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

2

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Metropolitan State College Of Denver earned it the #2 place for curriculum & instruction. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,124, with out-of-state students paying around $30,684. Typical student debt for curriculum & instruction graduates is $27,484. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Metropolitan State College Of Denver earn a median of $44,861 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,484 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.

3

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a great value for students pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,906, compared with $25,039 for out-of-state students. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $23,559 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs generally make around $50,611. Set against $23,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

4

A rank of #4 makes University Of Colorado Boulder one of the best values for curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,214 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,970. Students borrow a median of $20,373 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $51,379 early in their careers. Set against $20,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Students looking for strong value in curriculum & instruction will find it at University Of Denver, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,398. Typical student debt for curriculum & instruction graduates is $22,534. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Denver generally make around $58,137. That is a strong return on a $22,534 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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