Compare 7 Art Teacher Education. programs in Kentucky. Average earnings: $37,036.
The highest-earning Art Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $31K earnings gap across 7 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
The University of Louisville's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $51,705, well above the state average of $37,036. Northern Kentucky University follows at $43,453, while the University of Kentucky reaches $42,393—demonstrating that program quality varies significantly even among similar institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Louisville graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 9.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes genuinely affordable.
Highest program earnings: $51,705
Strong outcomes with 80.5% acceptance
9.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
20.9% 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 LouisvillePublic | $51,705 | 176 | $20,500 | Good | $20,717 | Challenging |
| #2 | $43,453 | 19 | $23,000 | Manageable | $14,877 | High | |
| #3 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $42,393 | 282 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #4 | $38,071 | 41 | $22,095 | Challenging | $18,310 | High | |
| #5 | $36,975 | 28 | $22,500 | Challenging | $14,685 | High | |
| #6 | $25,967 | 17 | $22,250 | High | $10,050 | High | |
| #7 | $20,687 | 13 | $25,938 | High | $16,859 | 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 →
