Compare 12 Art Teacher Education. programs in Iowa. Average earnings: $45,101.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Art Teacher Education tells a different story. Across 12 programs in Iowa, earnings range from $40,329 to $48,082—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Wartburg College's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $48,082, well above the $45,101 state average. Iowa State University follows closely at $47,774, while Buena Vista University rounds out the top three at $47,754—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes across different institution types.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Iowa State University graduates borrow $22,869 and face a 12.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. When parent loans are included, Buena Vista University leads with a 21.2% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wartburg CollegePrivate | $48,082 | 28 | $27,000 | Manageable | $27,152 | High |
| #2 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $47,774 | 69 | $22,869 | Manageable | $25,950 | High |
| #3 | Buena Vista UniversityPrivate | $47,754 | 18 | $25,000 | Manageable | $12,074 | Challenging |
| #4 | Upper Iowa UniversityPrivate | $47,685 | 54 | $25,000 | Manageable | $14,000 | Challenging |
| #5 | University Of IowaPublic | $46,195 | 64 | $22,500 | Manageable | $27,975 | High |
| #6 | Drake UniversityPrivate | $44,835 | 8 | $23,000 | Manageable | $26,000 | High |
| #7 | Grand View UniversityPrivate | $44,816 | 9 | $22,500 | Manageable | $20,398 | High |
| #8 | $43,846 | 164 | $19,691 | Manageable | $17,670 | High | |
| #9 | Morningside UniversityPrivate | $43,702 | 17 | $26,028 | Manageable | $14,032 | High |
| #10 | Saint Ambrose UniversityPrivate | $43,531 | 12 | $25,000 | Manageable | $30,948 | High |
| #11 | Simpson CollegePrivate | $42,666 | 7 | $26,000 | Manageable | $23,702 | High |
| #12 | University Of DubuquePrivate | $40,329 | 8 | $25,750 | Challenging | $21,000 | 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 →
