by our College Data Analytics Team
[Curriculum & Instruction](/majors/education/curriculum-instruction/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong curriculum & instruction education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value curriculum & instruction schools.
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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.
For return on investment in curriculum & instruction, no school beat Peru State College this year. Peru State College is a small public school located in the rural area of Peru. In-state tuition and fees average $8,433. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $26,254 in student loans. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Peru State College earn a median of $53,549 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in curriculum & instruction will find it at Chadron State College, which ranked #2. Chadron State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Chadron. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,294. Students borrow a median of $22,912 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Chadron State College earn a median of $60,127 early in their careers. Set against $22,912 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Wayne State College one of the best values for curriculum & instruction. Set in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,171 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,974 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Wayne State College generally make around $53,346. Set against $22,974 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a great value for students pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,564, compared with $16,484 for out-of-state students. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $22,173 in student loans. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Kearney generally make around $54,750. Set against $22,173 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Students looking for strong value in curriculum & instruction will find it at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #5. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for curriculum & instruction graduates is $22,386. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $51,473. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Nebraska Lincoln admits about 88% of applicants.
Concordia University Seward ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value curriculum & instruction schools. Concordia University Seward is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seward. Students from in state pay about $40,640 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for curriculum & instruction graduates is $26,726. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Concordia University Seward earn a median of $57,304 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,726 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Doane College Crete landed the #7 spot for curriculum & instruction value this year. Set in the town of Crete, Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,985 in tuition and fees. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $28,802 in student loans. Early-career curriculum & instruction graduates make about $53,053. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.