by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for curriculum & instruction students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the curriculum & instruction degrees they offer, see the list below.
Salish Kootenai College earned the #1 spot for value among curriculum & instruction schools in Montana. Set in the rural area of Pablo, Salish Kootenai College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,311, while out-of-state students pay about $11,583. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Salish Kootenai College generally make around $52,607.
A rank of #2 makes Montana State University Billings one of the best values for curriculum & instruction. Set in the city of Billings, Montana State University Billings is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,280 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,897. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $25,465 in student loans. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $49,430. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Montana earned it the #3 place for curriculum & instruction. The University Of Montana is a large public school located in the city of Missoula. Students from in state pay about $8,552 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,671 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for curriculum & instruction graduates is $24,342. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $44,274. Set against $24,342 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Students looking for strong value in curriculum & instruction will find it at Montana State University, which ranked #4. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. In-state tuition and fees average $8,460, while out-of-state students pay about $33,287. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $23,635 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Montana State University generally make around $48,880. Set against $23,635 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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