Best Curriculum and Instruction Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$39,142
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,589
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walden University | MN | +$127,560 | $48,378 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Wichita State University
Grad rate: 51.5% |
KS | -$103,756 | $41,025 | $21,064 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Grad rate: 70.5% |
WI | -$141,230 | $40,384 | $18,115 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Curriculum and Instruction Degrees by State
Browse Curriculum and Instruction programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.