Compare 13 Art Teacher Education. programs in North Carolina. Average earnings: $39,167.
The highest-earning Art Teacher Education. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 13 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh leads with graduates earning $49,401, while the state average sits at $39,167. North Carolina A & T State University follows at $44,714, and East Carolina University reaches $41,902—proving that program quality varies independently of overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. North Carolina State graduates borrow $20,121 and face just a 10.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, making it both the top earner and best student value.
Highest program earnings: $49,401
Strong outcomes ($41,902) with 90% acceptance
10.3% payment burden | Good
23.8% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $49,401 | 65 | $20,121 | Good | $23,000 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $44,714 | 52 | $27,000 | Manageable | $20,004 | High | |
| #3 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $41,902 | 92 | $22,750 | Manageable | $19,710 | High |
| #4 | Campbell UniversityPrivate | $41,662 | 9 | $22,500 | Manageable | $40,055 | High |
| #5 | $41,584 | 122 | $20,231 | Manageable | $21,919 | High | |
| #6 | Wingate UniversityPrivate | $41,166 | 7 | $25,000 | Challenging | $27,506 | High |
| #7 | $41,076 | 63 | $21,868 | Manageable | $18,241 | High | |
| #8 | University Of Mount OlivePrivate | $40,485 | 23 | $27,209 | Challenging | $15,000 | High |
| #9 | Mars Hill UniversityPrivate | $39,058 | 6 | $26,000 | Challenging | $15,115 | High |
| #10 | $39,023 | 9 | $25,000 | Challenging | $10,984 | High | |
| #11 | $36,848 | 54 | $22,858 | Challenging | $14,638 | High | |
| #12 | $28,557 | 15 | $25,000 | High | $12,030 | High | |
| #13 | Catawba CollegePrivate | $23,693 | 5 | $25,000 | High | $30,535 | 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 →
