Compare 19 Art Teacher Education. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $39,471.
The highest-earning Art Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $14K earnings gap across 19 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus leads with Art Teacher Education graduates earning $44,570, well above the $39,471 statewide average. Miami University-Oxford follows at $43,426, while Capital University reaches $43,382—showing how program quality varies independently of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Cincinnati graduates borrow $21,250 and face a 13.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. However, when parent loans are included, all top programs show high family burdens exceeding 30%, requiring careful financial planning.
Highest program earnings: $44,570
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance rate
13.2% payment burden | Manageable
30.2% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $44,570 | 20 | $21,250 | Manageable | $23,602 | High | |
| #2 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $43,426 | 113 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #3 | Capital UniversityPrivate | $43,382 | 30 | $26,889 | Manageable | $28,132 | High |
| #4 | $43,135 | 182 | $19,976 | Manageable | $25,868 | High | |
| #5 | $42,639 | 109 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #6 | $42,265 | 76 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #7 | $42,220 | 15 | $25,000 | Manageable | $24,155 | High | |
| #8 | $41,782 | 44 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,947 | High | |
| #9 | Otterbein UniversityPrivate | $41,541 | 11 | $26,000 | Challenging | $39,500 | High |
| #10 | Ashland UniversityPrivate | $39,851 | 14 | $25,000 | Challenging | $21,110 | High |
| #11 | Cedarville UniversityPrivate | $39,192 | 20 | $20,937 | Manageable | $37,422 | High |
| #12 | Walsh UniversityPrivate | $38,373 | 14 | $27,000 | Challenging | $26,359 | High |
| #13 | $38,147 | 32 | $22,750 | Challenging | $14,381 | High | |
| #14 | $37,956 | 52 | $24,000 | Challenging | $16,900 | High | |
| #15 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $37,208 | 17 | $27,000 | High | $31,484 | High |
| #16 | Malone UniversityPrivate | $36,574 | 8 | $26,289 | High | $20,857 | High |
| #17 | Muskingum UniversityPrivate | $33,993 | 5 | $25,369 | High | $21,502 | High |
| #18 | The University Of FindlayPrivate | $32,925 | 8 | $25,439 | High | $30,702 | High |
| #19 | Ohio Dominican UniversityPrivate | $30,771 | 6 | $26,000 | High | $30,259 | 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 →
