Compare 7 Art Teacher Education. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $43,102.
Art Teacher Education programs produce graduates earning between $32,630 and $51,713—a $19K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 7 ranked programs in Louisiana, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Louisiana State University's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $51,713, well above the $43,102 state average. McNeese State follows at $47,601, while Northwestern State delivers $45,788—proving that regional publics dominate this field regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. LSU graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 9.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.4, graduates can clear their student loans with less than 5 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $51,713
Strong outcomes with 74% acceptance
9.6% payment burden | Good
21.0% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $51,713 | 351 | $20,500 | Good | $25,645 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $47,601 | 9 | $23,000 | Manageable | $13,410 | Challenging |
| #3 | $45,788 | 18 | $25,000 | Manageable | $11,900 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $42,392 | 24 | $22,113 | Manageable | $10,611 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $42,221 | 123 | $22,902 | Manageable | $13,655 | High | |
| #6 | $39,369 | 7 | $21,875 | Manageable | $9,943 | High | |
| #7 | $32,630 | 38 | $36,500 | High | $21,007 | 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 →
