Compare 11 Art Teacher Education. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $42,409.
With top graduates earning $50,429, 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 $8K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $50,429, well above Georgia's $42,409 average. Georgia Southern follows at $48,234, while Kennesaw State reaches $47,255. These outcomes demonstrate that specialized programs at regional colleges often outperform larger institutions in focused fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Abraham Baldwin graduates borrow $16,750 and face just an 8.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. Georgia Southern students face 12.4% burden despite higher debt, while Kennesaw State hits 13.2%—showing that the most affordable path varies by individual circumstances.
Highest program earnings: $50,429
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
8.2% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
13.7% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $50,429 | 35 | $16,750 | Good | $9,604 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $48,234 | 34 | $23,250 | Manageable | $16,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $47,255 | 87 | $23,833 | Manageable | $19,000 | High | |
| #4 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $46,008 | 113 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
| #5 | $45,093 | 10 | $17,750 | Good | $12,100 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $43,482 | 17 | $23,970 | Manageable | $15,047 | High | |
| #7 | $42,190 | 18 | $26,000 | Challenging | $13,815 | High | |
| #8 | $41,095 | 16 | $24,779 | Challenging | $19,136 | High | |
| #9 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $40,799 | 138 | $20,903 | Manageable | $14,837 | High |
| #10 | Shorter UniversityPrivate | $40,402 | 5 | $25,000 | Challenging | $16,793 | High |
| #11 | Reinhardt UniversityPrivate | $21,508 | 12 | $23,900 | High | $25,000 | 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 →
