by our College Data Analytics Team
[Curriculum & Instruction](/majors/education/curriculum-instruction/curriculum-and-instruction/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong curriculum & instruction education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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. Salish Kootenai College is a small public school located in the rural area of Pablo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,311, with out-of-state students paying around $11,583. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Salish Kootenai College generally make around $52,607.
Montana State University Billings is a great value for students pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Billings, Montana State University Billings is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,280, while out-of-state students pay about $22,897. Students borrow a median of $25,465 to complete the curriculum & instruction program here. 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. In-state tuition and fees average $8,552, with out-of-state students paying around $33,671. Curriculum & Instruction graduates carry a median of $24,342 in student loans. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of The University Of Montana earn a median of $44,274 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
A rank of #4 makes Montana State University one of the best values for curriculum & instruction. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $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. That is a strong return on a $23,635 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
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The ranking above is published 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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