Compare 15 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in California. Average earnings: $40,889.
The highest-earning Montessori Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 15 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of The Pacific's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $54,497, well above the $40,889 average. Pacific Oaks College follows at $52,982, while San Francisco State University rounds out the top three at $49,217—demonstrating that specialized programs can outperform general reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. San Francisco State University graduates borrow $15,371 and face just a 7.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $54,497
Strong outcomes with 95% acceptance
7.9% payment burden | Excellent
19.3% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of The PacificPrivate | $54,497 | 23 | $19,500 | Good | $50,438 | High |
| #2 | Pacific Oaks CollegePrivate | $52,982 | 61 | $29,105 | Manageable | $12,485 | Challenging |
| #3 | $49,217 | 197 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $46,986 | 52 | $22,990 | Manageable | $38,376 | High | |
| #5 | Biola UniversityPrivate | $44,669 | 31 | $23,875 | Manageable | $50,726 | High |
| #6 | $42,403 | 56 | $13,540 | Good | $12,700 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $42,024 | 385 | $13,000 | Good | $12,526 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $41,707 | 68 | $18,500 | Manageable | $35,000 | High | |
| #9 | $40,772 | 157 | $15,000 | Good | $25,565 | High | |
| #10 | $38,590 | 194 | $13,807 | Good | $11,061 | Challenging | |
| #11 | William Jessup UniversityPrivate | $34,528 | 38 | $23,700 | High | $25,021 | High |
| #12 | $33,752 | 96 | $14,505 | Manageable | $12,050 | High | |
| #13 | $33,227 | 55 | $26,063 | High | $31,387 | High | |
| #14 | $29,055 | 86 | $17,350 | High | $18,031 | High | |
| #15 | $28,933 | 518 | $13,750 | High | $16,538 | 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 →
