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2026 Best Curriculum & Instruction Schools in the New England Region

9 Colleges in the United States
745 Curriculum & Instruction Degrees Awarded
$57,854 Avg Early-Career Salary

Curriculum & Instruction degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for curriculum & instruction students.

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Best Schools for Curriculum & Instruction in the New England Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the curriculum & instruction degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Curriculum & Instruction

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Boston University
Boston, MA

No school ranked higher than Boston University this year for curriculum & instruction. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. About 79 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $65,020 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Boston University

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit university. Boston College graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 71 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $55,608. Boston College graduates carry a median of $18,101 in student loans. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Boston College

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University Of Connecticut is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in curriculum & instruction, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 123 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $54,744 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,637 to complete this degree. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for University Of Connecticut

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Fitchburg State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fitchburg. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 201 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Fitchburg State University in the most recent year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Fitchburg State University earn a median of $63,724 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,840 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Fitchburg State University

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Students looking for a strong curriculum & instruction program will find one at Merrimack College, which ranked #5. Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Andover. Merrimack College graduates 70% of students within six years. About 46 curriculum & instruction degrees were awarded at Merrimack College in the most recent year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $50,506 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,913 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Merrimack College

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Sacred Heart University came in at #6 for curriculum & instruction this year. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $56,485 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Sacred Heart University

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. Lesley University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Lesley University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $64,047 in their early career. Lesley University graduates carry a median of $24,818 in student loans. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Lesley University

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #8 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 45 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $61,677 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete this degree. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont came in at #9 for curriculum & instruction this year. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. University Of Vermont graduates 79% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at University Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from University Of Vermont earn around $55,209 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $22,607 in student loans. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from University Of Vermont

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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT

Saint Joseph College earned the #10 position for curriculum & instruction this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of West Hartford. Saint Joseph College graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Saint Joseph College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from Saint Joseph College earn around $75,782 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,798. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Saint Joseph College

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Southern New Hampshire University landed the #11 spot for curriculum & instruction this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern New Hampshire University awarded about 15 curriculum & instruction degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the curriculum & instruction program make about $58,533 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,103. Get the full curriculum & instruction details for Southern New Hampshire University

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University Of Maine ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 28 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, curriculum & instruction degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $47,975. Typical student debt for the program is $25,984. More information about a degree in curriculum & instruction from University Of Maine

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University Of Southern Maine placed #13 among the best curriculum & instruction schools. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Maine in the most recent data year. Students who receive their curriculum & instruction degree from University Of Southern Maine earn around $47,003 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,593 to complete this degree. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for University Of Southern Maine

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Curry College
Milton, MA

Curry College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best curriculum & instruction schools. Set in the suburb of Milton, Curry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Curry College graduates 51% of students within six years. There were roughly 34 curriculum & instruction students who graduated with this degree at Curry College in the most recent data year. Curriculum & Instruction graduates of Curry College earn a median of $53,650 early in their careers. Curry College graduates carry a median of $26,571 in student loans. See the full curriculum & instruction program report for Curry College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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