Compare 7 Art Teacher Education. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $54,751.
The highest-earning Art Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $9K earnings gap across 7 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
William Paterson University of New Jersey's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $59,636. The College of New Jersey follows at $58,612, while Kean University reaches $57,820. With the statewide average at $54,751, these three programs demonstrate how regional publics can deliver strong outcomes in specialized fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. William Paterson graduates borrow $22,334 and face just an 8.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes truly affordable.
Highest program earnings: $59,636
Strong outcomes with 93% acceptance
8.3% payment burden | Good
16.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $59,636 | 19 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $58,612 | 69 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Kean UniversityPublic | $57,820 | 115 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #4 | $53,620 | 48 | $22,000 | Good | $24,693 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $51,500 | 68 | $20,500 | Good | $27,445 | Challenging |
| #6 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | $51,273 | 5 | $23,163 | Good | $22,725 | Challenging |
| #7 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $50,799 | 36 | $26,130 | Manageable | $44,670 | 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 →
