Compare 13 Art Teacher Education. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $45,858.
Art Teacher Education programs in Florida produce graduates earning between $38,420 and $53,322—a $15K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 13 ranked programs statewide, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Bethune-Cookman University's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $53,322, well above the state average of $45,858. Florida Atlantic University follows at $49,874, while Stetson University rounds out the top three at $48,139—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Florida Atlantic University graduates borrow $17,236 and face just an 8.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35, graduates can manage their loans comfortably while building their teaching careers.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bethune-Cookman UniversityPrivate | $53,322 | 16 | $31,000 | Manageable | $29,770 | High |
| #2 | $49,874 | 34 | $17,236 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $48,139 | 17 | $23,250 | Manageable | $48,703 | High |
| #4 | Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $47,966 | 15 | $21,500 | Good | $22,632 | High |
| #5 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $47,072 | 82 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #6 | $46,844 | 15 | $15,531 | Good | $13,835 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $46,087 | 158 | $17,988 | Good | $15,541 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $45,156 | 498 | $18,190 | Good | $16,036 | Challenging | |
| #9 | University Of FloridaPublic | $44,966 | 79 | $15,000 | Good | $18,837 | Challenging |
| #10 | $44,835 | 16 | $17,622 | Good | $18,946 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $42,657 | 14 | $16,624 | Good | $12,269 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Florida Southern CollegePrivate | $40,821 | 17 | $25,000 | Challenging | $33,294 | High |
| #13 | $38,420 | 122 | $16,500 | Manageable | $13,610 | 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 →
