Compare 414 Art Teacher Education. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $43,534. Top programs: $66,914+.
With top graduates earning $66,914, Art Teacher Education stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
New York University's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $66,914, while the average across all 415 programs is $43,503. But the story isn't about NYU—it's about variation. St. Francis College produces graduates earning $65,319, and CUNY Hunter College delivers $64,149 with far more accessible admissions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY Hunter College graduates borrow $11,000 and face just a 3.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making it the standout value choice.
Highest program earnings: $66,914
Strong outcomes ($64,149) with 54% acceptance
3.6% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
11.3% family burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York UniversityPrivate | $66,914 | 26 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #2 | St. Francis CollegePrivate | $65,319 | 10 | $23,250 | Excellent | $26,794 | Manageable |
| #3 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $64,149 | 40 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Good |
| #4 | $62,752 | 11 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $62,189 | 47 | $25,000 | Good | $54,289 | High | |
| #6 | $60,744 | 173 | $21,543 | Excellent | $19,500 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $59,636 | 19 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $58,612 | 69 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $58,602 | 65 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Marist CollegePrivate | $58,308 | 17 | $25,000 | Good | $51,958 | High |
| #11 | $58,220 | 93 | $21,500 | Good | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Kean UniversityPublic | $57,820 | 115 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #13 | $57,777 | 20 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $57,701 | 37 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #15 | Suny OneontaPublic | $56,592 | 63 | $19,812 | Excellent | $24,845 | Challenging |
| #16 | $56,462 | 23 | $16,000 | Excellent | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #17 | University Of DelawarePublic | $56,201 | 84 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | High |
| #18 | $56,110 | 59 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $56,003 | 21 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $55,716 | 106 | $19,500 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #21 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $54,542 | 73 | $11,000 | Excellent | $17,273 | Manageable |
| #22 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | $53,941 | 14 | $24,250 | Good | $26,542 | Challenging |
| #23 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $53,787 | 127 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Manageable |
| #24 | Texas Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $53,694 | 22 | $25,000 | Good | $21,678 | Challenging |
| #25 | $53,620 | 48 | $22,000 | Good | $24,693 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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