Compare 9 Art Teacher Education. programs in Kansas. Average earnings: $41,877.
Art Teacher Education programs produce graduates earning between $37,000 and $47,299—a $10K spread that demonstrates how program quality varies independently of school prestige. Across 9 ranked programs in Kansas, outcomes differ based on program-specific factors, not institutional reputation alone.
At the top, University of Kansas produces Art Teacher Education graduates earning $47,299, well above the state average of $41,877. Fort Hays State University follows closely at $45,225 with the largest cohort of 147 students, while Pittsburg State University rounds out the top three at $43,273—proving that multiple Kansas programs deliver strong outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Kansas graduates borrow $21,000 and face an 11.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. For families, Pittsburg State University leads with a 20.2% family burden when parent loans are included, demonstrating that the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $47,299
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance rate
11.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
20.2% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of KansasPublic | $47,299 | 28 | $21,000 | Good | $32,347 | High |
| #2 | $45,225 | 147 | $21,000 | Manageable | $11,833 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $43,273 | 65 | $18,969 | Manageable | $10,000 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Emporia State UniversityPublic | $43,184 | 66 | $19,500 | Manageable | $15,050 | Challenging |
| #5 | Washburn UniversityPublic | $42,682 | 10 | $18,127 | Manageable | $13,741 | Challenging |
| #6 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $41,417 | 63 | $20,500 | Manageable | $14,306 | High |
| #7 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $38,529 | 47 | $21,250 | Challenging | $27,283 | High |
| #8 | Bethany CollegePrivate | $38,289 | 8 | $23,250 | Challenging | $29,109 | High |
| #9 | Friends UniversityPrivate | $36,992 | 16 | $25,000 | Challenging | $15,000 | 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 →
