Compare 141 Art Teacher Education. programs in the South. Average earnings: $42,288.
Art Teacher Education programs produce graduates earning between $49,194 and $57,777—an $8K spread that demonstrates program-level variation beyond school reputation. Across 141 ranked programs in the South, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional prestige, with specialized education programs often outperforming broader university rankings.
University of Maryland-College Park leads with Art Teacher Education graduates earning $57,777, followed by University of Delaware at $56,201. The regional average of $42,288 shows significant variation, with Abilene Christian University ($53,941) proving that smaller programs can compete with flagship institutions in delivering strong career outcomes.
High earnings align with affordability here. University of Maryland-College Park graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 7.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College leads with a 13.7% family burden—manageable debt that won't derail post-graduation finances.
Highest program earnings: $57,777
Strong outcomes ($56,201) with 65% acceptance
7.4% payment burden | Excellent
13.7% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $57,777 | 20 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Challenging | |
| #2 | University Of DelawarePublic | $56,201 | 84 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | High |
| #3 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | $53,941 | 14 | $24,250 | Good | $26,542 | Challenging |
| #4 | Texas Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $53,694 | 22 | $25,000 | Good | $21,678 | Challenging |
| #5 | Bethune-Cookman UniversityPrivate | $53,322 | 16 | $31,000 | Manageable | $29,770 | High |
| #6 | Houston Christian UniversityPrivate | $53,174 | 13 | $22,642 | Good | $28,262 | Challenging |
| #7 | William Carey UniversityPrivate | $52,790 | 16 | $20,832 | Good | $12,613 | Manageable |
| #8 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $52,756 | 26 | $21,500 | Good | $54,925 | High |
| #9 | Towson UniversityPublic | $52,053 | 55 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | Challenging |
| #10 | $51,713 | 351 | $20,500 | Good | $25,645 | Challenging | |
| #11 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $51,705 | 176 | $20,500 | Good | $20,717 | Challenging |
| #12 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $51,133 | 28 | $24,803 | Good | $28,135 | High |
| #13 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $51,043 | 69 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #14 | Hardin-Simmons UniversityPrivate | $50,558 | 20 | $24,711 | Manageable | $27,661 | High |
| #15 | $50,429 | 35 | $16,750 | Good | $9,604 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $49,874 | 34 | $17,236 | Good | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #17 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $49,777 | 61 | $19,500 | Good | $25,142 | Challenging |
| #18 | $49,754 | 11 | $23,250 | Good | $18,989 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $49,401 | 65 | $20,121 | Good | $23,000 | Challenging | |
| #20 | Alabama State UniversityPublic | $49,194 | 14 | $31,000 | Manageable | $26,622 | High |
| #21 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $48,820 | 81 | $21,000 | Good | $33,815 | High |
| #22 | $48,568 | 28 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,374 | High | |
| #23 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $48,469 | 10 | $21,500 | Good | $28,086 | High |
| #24 | $48,234 | 34 | $23,250 | Manageable | $16,000 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $48,139 | 17 | $23,250 | Manageable | $48,703 | 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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