Compare 12 Art Teacher Education. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $49,838.
The highest-earning Art Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $14K earnings gap across 12 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Abilene Christian University's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $53,941. The average across all Texas programs is $49,838, yet smaller institutions dominate the top ranks—Abilene Christian, Texas Lutheran ($53,694), and Houston Christian ($53,174) claim the top three spots.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Texas Christian University graduates borrow $21,500 and face just a 9.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, proving top programs can also be affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | $53,941 | 14 | $24,250 | Good | $26,542 | Challenging |
| #2 | Texas Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $53,694 | 22 | $25,000 | Good | $21,678 | Challenging |
| #3 | Houston Christian UniversityPrivate | $53,174 | 13 | $22,642 | Good | $28,262 | Challenging |
| #4 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $52,756 | 26 | $21,500 | Good | $54,925 | High |
| #5 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $51,133 | 28 | $24,803 | Good | $28,135 | High |
| #6 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $51,043 | 69 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #7 | Hardin-Simmons UniversityPrivate | $50,558 | 20 | $24,711 | Manageable | $27,661 | High |
| #8 | $49,754 | 11 | $23,250 | Good | $18,989 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $48,568 | 28 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,374 | High | |
| #10 | Texas Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $47,272 | 14 | $23,125 | Manageable | $19,086 | High |
| #11 | Mcmurry UniversityPrivate | $46,087 | 19 | $27,000 | Manageable | $20,954 | High |
| #12 | Howard Payne UniversityPrivate | $40,076 | 11 | $26,793 | Challenging | $21,127 | 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 →
