Compare 401 Art Teacher Education. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $48,268. Top programs: $82,062+.
With top graduates earning $82,062, Art Teacher Education stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $33K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 402 ranked programs nationally, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
California State University-Sacramento leads the rankings, with Art Teacher Education graduates earning $82,062—70% above the $48,250 national average. Two CUNY campuses follow close behind: Brooklyn College at $80,207 and Queens College at $76,925, both public institutions delivering near-top outcomes at a fraction of the cost of private alternatives. Regional publics dominate this field.
Debt burden separates the real winners from the rest. CUNY Brooklyn College graduates borrow just $11,000 and face a 2.6% payment burden—firmly in the 'Excellent' category, meaning loan payments take a negligible slice of post-grad income. For families weighing parent loans too, Brooklyn College still leads with a 7.3% combined burden, also rated 'Excellent.' [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Highest program earnings: $82,062
Strong outcomes ($82,062) with 94% acceptance
2.6% payment burden | Excellent
7.3% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $82,062 | 30 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Excellent | |
| #2 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $80,207 | 86 | $11,000 | Excellent | $17,273 | Excellent |
| #3 | $78,215 | 40 | $25,000 | Excellent | $54,289 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $76,925 | 139 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Excellent |
| #5 | $75,272 | 46 | $14,350 | Excellent | $15,568 | Good | |
| #6 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $74,873 | 174 | $20,500 | Excellent | $20,717 | Good |
| #7 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $74,525 | 31 | $23,621 | Excellent | $56,149 | Challenging |
| #8 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $72,919 | 37 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Good |
| #9 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | $70,416 | 26 | $25,000 | Excellent | $48,005 | Challenging |
| #10 | $67,961 | 120 | $21,543 | Excellent | $19,500 | Manageable | |
| #11 | Suny OneontaPublic | $66,128 | 90 | $19,812 | Excellent | $24,845 | Manageable |
| #12 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $65,410 | 29 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | Challenging |
| #13 | $65,007 | 54 | $22,000 | Excellent | $24,693 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $63,672 | 94 | $22,000 | Excellent | $26,471 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $63,233 | 76 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $63,203 | 23 | $22,334 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $63,201 | 233 | $21,500 | Excellent | $24,455 | Manageable | |
| #18 | Kean UniversityPublic | $63,156 | 37 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable |
| #19 | $63,072 | 79 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Nevada State UniversityPublic | $62,684 | 15 | $19,691 | Excellent | $12,146 | Good |
| #21 | $62,630 | 75 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #22 | $62,475 | 71 | $14,505 | Excellent | $12,050 | Good | |
| #23 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | $62,420 | 69 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,092 | Manageable |
| #24 | $62,375 | 22 | $11,399 | Excellent | $9,350 | Excellent | |
| #25 | $62,281 | 88 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging |
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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