Compare 10 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Arkansas. Average earnings: $39,431.
The highest-earning Montessori Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $12K earnings gap across 10 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
The University of Arkansas leads with Montessori Teacher Education graduates earning $46,804—well above the $39,431 average. John Brown University follows at $41,790, while Harding University reaches $41,588. This demonstrates that outcomes vary significantly even within Arkansas's education landscape.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Arkansas graduates borrow $21,500 and face a 12.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. However, when parent loans are included, the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith leads family affordability with a 25.6% combined burden.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $46,804 | 100 | $21,500 | Manageable | $28,086 | High |
| #2 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | $41,790 | 10 | $21,250 | Manageable | $18,650 | High |
| #3 | Harding UniversityPrivate | $41,588 | 65 | $26,500 | Challenging | $27,785 | High |
| #4 | Ouachita Baptist UniversityPrivate | $40,482 | 23 | $21,050 | Manageable | $27,385 | High |
| #5 | $40,007 | 37 | $18,250 | Manageable | $12,415 | High | |
| #6 | $39,742 | 94 | $20,346 | Manageable | $16,180 | High | |
| #7 | $38,208 | 45 | $22,000 | Challenging | $10,492 | High | |
| #8 | $36,457 | 102 | $20,500 | Challenging | $11,000 | High | |
| #9 | $34,778 | 50 | $18,750 | Challenging | $10,771 | High | |
| #10 | $34,457 | 61 | $19,500 | Challenging | $10,000 | 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 →
