Compare 15 Art Teacher Education. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $45,112.
The highest-earning Art Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $14K earnings gap across 15 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
St Olaf College's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $53,320. The average across Minnesota programs is $45,112, yet this selective liberal arts college outperforms larger institutions by $8,200—proof that specialized program strength matters more than overall school recognition.
For families, the math changes. Concordia University-Saint Paul offers a 9.6% student burden with just $17,832 in borrowing, but when parent loans are included, it still leads with a 19.0% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $53,320
Strong outcomes with 52% acceptance
9.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
19.0% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | $53,320 | 23 | $26,000 | Good | $40,568 | High |
| #2 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | $49,123 | 12 | $26,774 | Manageable | $34,265 | High |
| #3 | $48,151 | 14 | $17,832 | Good | $15,277 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | $46,804 | 41 | $19,750 | Good | $12,173 | Challenging |
| #5 | $45,619 | 64 | $21,106 | Manageable | $13,695 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $45,517 | 10 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | High | |
| #7 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $45,468 | 65 | $21,500 | Manageable | $19,316 | High |
| #8 | $45,077 | 28 | $26,847 | Manageable | $29,471 | High | |
| #9 | $45,041 | 57 | $22,024 | Manageable | $22,127 | High | |
| #10 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $44,433 | 26 | $23,250 | Manageable | $24,467 | High |
| #11 | $42,974 | 40 | $20,000 | Manageable | $10,000 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $42,729 | 79 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $42,246 | 24 | $21,500 | Manageable | $24,157 | High |
| #14 | $40,808 | 21 | $21,325 | Manageable | $28,694 | High | |
| #15 | $39,369 | 24 | $20,500 | Manageable | $11,750 | 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 →
