Compare 8 Art Teacher Education. programs in South Dakota. Average earnings: $43,170.
Art Teacher Education programs produce graduates earning between $38,289 and $47,072—a $9K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 8 ranked programs in South Dakota, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Dakota State University's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $47,072, well above the state average of $43,170. South Dakota State follows closely at $46,260 with a larger cohort of 61 students, while University of South Dakota rounds out the top three at $44,606—proving regional publics drive the field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Dakota State University graduates borrow $23,500 and face a 13.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. However, when parent loans are included, family debt burdens climb to over 22% at all three top programs, requiring careful financial planning.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dakota State UniversityPublic | $47,072 | 9 | $23,500 | Manageable | $15,085 | Challenging |
| #2 | $46,260 | 61 | $23,250 | Manageable | $18,000 | High | |
| #3 | $44,606 | 47 | $23,592 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #4 | $43,872 | 12 | $26,000 | Manageable | $11,908 | High | |
| #5 | Augustana UniversityPrivate | $43,426 | 13 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,546 | High |
| #6 | Mount Marty UniversityPrivate | $41,937 | 8 | $26,396 | Challenging | $22,217 | High |
| #7 | University Of Sioux FallsPrivate | $39,899 | 12 | $23,249 | Challenging | $18,000 | High |
| #8 | $38,289 | 19 | $22,320 | Challenging | $12,500 | 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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