Compare 14 Art Teacher Education. programs in Wisconsin. Average earnings: $43,432.
The highest-earning Art Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $13K earnings gap across 14 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Wisconsin-Stout's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $46,689. The data puts regional publics at the forefront—Saint Norbert College follows at $46,284, while the average across all programs sits at $43,432. This variation tracks program strength, not school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 12.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. When parent loans are included, UW-Stout leads family affordability with a 20.3% burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $46,689
Strong outcomes with 85% acceptance
12.2% payment burden | Manageable
20.3% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $46,689 | 63 | $23,000 | Manageable | $11,000 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Saint Norbert CollegePrivate | $46,284 | 22 | $26,731 | Manageable | $37,792 | High |
| #3 | $46,179 | 26 | $25,750 | Manageable | $24,831 | High | |
| #4 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $45,974 | 15 | $23,940 | Manageable | $45,500 | High |
| #5 | $45,548 | 74 | $20,500 | Manageable | $14,500 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $44,538 | 43 | $22,500 | Manageable | $16,958 | High | |
| #7 | $44,287 | 19 | $21,977 | Manageable | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $44,161 | 50 | $21,500 | Manageable | $13,500 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $44,094 | 99 | $23,188 | Manageable | $18,635 | High | |
| #10 | $43,447 | 25 | $23,000 | Manageable | $16,149 | High | |
| #11 | $42,682 | 25 | $20,484 | Manageable | $28,364 | High | |
| #12 | $41,894 | 34 | $22,500 | Manageable | $12,006 | High | |
| #13 | $38,272 | 70 | $21,503 | Challenging | $14,012 | High | |
| #14 | $33,993 | 20 | $20,909 | High | $12,452 | 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 →
