Compare 15 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Alabama. Average earnings: $41,986.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Montessori Teacher Education tells a different story. Across 15 programs, earnings range from $37,208 to $45,685—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Alabama in Huntsville's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $45,685. The University of Alabama follows at $45,312, while Samford University reaches $44,058. Against a statewide average of $41,986, these top programs demonstrate that outcomes vary significantly even within Alabama's education landscape.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Alabama in Huntsville graduates borrow $20,705 and face just a 12.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Their debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 means graduates can handle loan payments without financial strain.
Highest program earnings: $45,685
Strong outcomes with 74% acceptance
12.3% payment burden | Manageable
26.1% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $45,685 | 23 | $20,705 | Manageable | $20,297 | High | |
| #2 | $45,312 | 137 | $22,750 | Manageable | $48,666 | High | |
| #3 | Samford UniversityPrivate | $44,058 | 37 | $19,500 | Manageable | $39,000 | High |
| #4 | $44,018 | 16 | $24,944 | Manageable | $14,000 | High | |
| #5 | $43,330 | 112 | $22,077 | Manageable | $18,000 | High | |
| #6 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $43,311 | 94 | $21,000 | Manageable | $43,605 | High |
| #7 | University Of MontevalloPublic | $43,288 | 50 | $24,000 | Manageable | $23,233 | High |
| #8 | Troy UniversityPublic | $42,054 | 123 | $25,000 | Manageable | $13,842 | High |
| #9 | $41,969 | 52 | $25,000 | Manageable | $11,809 | High | |
| #10 | $41,899 | 106 | $24,929 | Manageable | $26,683 | High | |
| #11 | $41,686 | 74 | $22,189 | Manageable | $13,672 | High | |
| #12 | $40,010 | 45 | $22,300 | Manageable | $20,498 | High | |
| #13 | Alabama State UniversityPublic | $38,533 | 42 | $31,000 | High | $26,622 | High |
| #14 | University Of MobilePrivate | $37,424 | 18 | $26,500 | Challenging | $26,500 | High |
| #15 | Alabama A & M UniversityPublic | $37,208 | 5 | $31,000 | High | $19,266 | 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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