Compare 10 Art Teacher Education. programs in Arkansas. Average earnings: $38,064.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Art Teacher Education tells a different story. Across 10 programs, earnings range from $27,439 to $48,469—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Arkansas's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $48,469, well above the $38,064 average. University of Central Arkansas follows at $41,606, while Harding University rounds out the top three at $40,433—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Arkansas graduates borrow $21,500 and face just an 11.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, graduates can manage their loans with less than half a year's salary.
Highest program earnings: $48,469
Strong outcomes with 72% acceptance
11.4% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
25.8% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $48,469 | 10 | $21,500 | Good | $28,086 | High |
| #2 | $41,606 | 40 | $20,346 | Manageable | $16,180 | High | |
| #3 | Harding UniversityPrivate | $40,433 | 39 | $26,500 | Challenging | $27,785 | High |
| #4 | $40,170 | 66 | $20,500 | Manageable | $11,000 | High | |
| #5 | $39,829 | 23 | $18,250 | Manageable | $12,415 | High | |
| #6 | $38,289 | 23 | $19,500 | Manageable | $10,000 | High | |
| #7 | $37,980 | 22 | $18,750 | Manageable | $10,771 | High | |
| #8 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | $37,208 | 7 | $21,250 | Challenging | $18,650 | High |
| #9 | $29,218 | 32 | $24,202 | High | $11,016 | High | |
| #10 | Ouachita Baptist UniversityPrivate | $27,439 | 7 | $21,050 | High | $27,385 | High |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
