Compare 6 Art Teacher Education. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $39,879.
With top graduates earning $48,756, 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 $9K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Boston University's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $48,756, while the average across Massachusetts sits at $39,879. Close behind, Bridgewater State University produces graduates earning $47,965—demonstrating how a state university with 89% acceptance can nearly match an elite private program's outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Boston University graduates borrow $23,250 and face just a 12.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. For families including parent loans, Bridgewater State leads with a 24.3% 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 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $48,756 | 28 | $23,250 | Manageable | $39,000 | High |
| #2 | $47,965 | 195 | $24,286 | Manageable | $18,070 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Emerson CollegePrivate | $42,017 | 11 | $23,000 | Manageable | $69,996 | High |
| #4 | Lesley UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 11 | $21,000 | Challenging | $31,465 | High |
| #5 | $32,563 | 18 | $25,755 | High | $37,000 | High | |
| #6 | Berklee College Of MusicPrivate | $29,685 | 12 | $25,000 | High | $87,996 | 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.
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