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2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

328 Ranked Colleges
15,283 Degrees Awarded
$28,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master's For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 18,195 people earned their degree in curriculum and instruction, making the major the 46th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 15,283 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 328 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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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Curriculum & Instruction (Income $30-$48k)

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 328 schools in the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $30-$48k list, UPenn has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 56 degrees to qualified masters’s curriculum and instruction students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $30-$48k list, UF has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Full UF Curriculum & Instruction Report

#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#22 in overall quality

Out of the 328 schools in the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #3 spot on the list. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $30-$48k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Boston College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 130 students in 2019-2020.

Boston College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston College are $31,930.

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#12 in overall quality

Out of the 328 schools in the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 64 masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523.

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#6

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school awarded 76 diplomas to qualified masters’s curriculum and instruction students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $30-$48k list, Purdue has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Purdue University - Main Campus Curriculum & Instruction Report

#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
Top 15% in overall quality

William & Mary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. It awarded 88 masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, William & Mary is in the top on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UT Rio Grande Valley is a large school located in Edinburg, Texas that handed out 31 masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Curriculum & Instruction Report

#9

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 104 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $30-$48k list, University of Virginia has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

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#24 in overall quality

University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 24 students in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294.

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With a ranking of #11, Texas A&M International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas A&M International University is a public institution located in Laredo, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 60 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M International University Curriculum & Instruction Report

Top 20% in overall quality

Florida International University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 56 degrees to qualified masters’s curriculum and instruction students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, FIU is also in the top of our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211.

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#13

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. The University of West Florida is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 36 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 The University of West Florida are $24,894.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $30-$48k list, UIUC has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#19 in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 120 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #19 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

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Top 15% in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #16. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 74 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa excels when it comes to curriculum and instruction quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, Virginia
Top 20% in overall quality

University of Richmond ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

On top of its placing in this ranking, URichmond also did well on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Richmond are $25,260, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Boston University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 148 masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $30-$48k list, Boston U has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
Top 15% in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Western Governors University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,917 diplomas to qualified masters’s curriculum and instruction students in 2019-2020.

WGU also claimed a top spot on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WGU are $7,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

With a ranking of #20, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

Full University of Central Florida Curriculum & Instruction Report

California State University - Northridge came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. CSUN is located in Northridge, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Northridge are $17,955.

Full California State University - Northridge Curriculum & Instruction Report

#22

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Top 10% in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school handed out 35 degrees to qualified masters’s curriculum and instruction students in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also claimed a top spot on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845.

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#23

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UMCP is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 135 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree curriculum & instruction students whose families make $30-$48k list, UMCP has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMCP Curriculum & Instruction Report

#24

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 32 masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #21 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Louisiana State University - Shreveport landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is located in Shreveport, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 85 masters’s curriculum and instruction degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $19,731, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Rest of the Best 51 in Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

Not only did these schools make the top 51 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#27

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#29

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#31

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#32

University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois
#33

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#34

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#36

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
#38

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#39

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#40

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
#42

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
#43

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
#44

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
#46

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#47

Wayne State College

Wayne, Nebraska
#48

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
#49

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii

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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