Compare 35 Art Teacher Education. programs in the West. Average earnings: $45,522.
The highest-earning Art Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $18K earnings gap across 35 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Washington State University's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $62,752, well above the $45,522 average. Western Washington University follows at $58,602, while Cal Poly Pomona delivers $56,462—proof that regional publics dominate this field regardless of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UC Irvine graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 6.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Cal State Fresno leads with a 13.1% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $62,752
Strong outcomes with 85% acceptance
6.2% payment burden | Excellent
13.1% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $62,752 | 11 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $58,602 | 65 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $56,462 | 23 | $16,000 | Excellent | $15,000 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $56,003 | 21 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $55,716 | 106 | $19,500 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $53,164 | 110 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $52,344 | 66 | $14,505 | Excellent | $12,050 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $50,746 | 28 | $16,500 | Good | $13,200 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Nevada State UniversityPublic | $50,691 | 14 | $19,691 | Good | $12,146 | Manageable |
| #10 | $48,053 | 156 | $19,000 | Good | $23,489 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Utah State UniversityPublic | $48,047 | 308 | $14,340 | Excellent | $13,923 | Manageable |
| #12 | $47,544 | 41 | $18,922 | Good | $26,150 | High | |
| #13 | $47,324 | 32 | $21,000 | Good | $11,827 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $47,169 | 111 | $14,750 | Good | $9,582 | Manageable |
| #15 | University Of WyomingPublic | $46,791 | 83 | $18,000 | Good | $16,000 | Challenging |
| #16 | University Of IdahoPublic | $46,406 | 30 | $21,982 | Manageable | $21,162 | High |
| #17 | $45,274 | 30 | $17,095 | Good | $10,166 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $45,178 | 98 | $18,450 | Good | $13,000 | Challenging | |
| #19 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $44,780 | 48 | $20,039 | Manageable | $14,334 | Challenging |
| #20 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $44,551 | 15 | $22,578 | Manageable | $25,000 | High |
| #21 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $43,716 | 46 | $22,500 | Manageable | $25,000 | High |
| #22 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $43,618 | 21 | $19,620 | Manageable | $30,126 | High |
| #23 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $43,615 | 48 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,968 | High |
| #24 | $43,426 | 8 | $14,615 | Good | $24,883 | High | |
| #25 | $43,390 | 145 | $13,969 | Good | $7,556 | Manageable |
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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