Compare 7 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Colorado. Average earnings: $39,501.
With top graduates earning $43,779, Montessori Teacher Education stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $3K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The data puts Regis University first, with Montessori Teacher Education graduates earning $43,779, well above the $39,501 average across Colorado's 7 programs. Colorado State University-Fort Collins follows at $41,657, while Metropolitan State University of Denver produces graduates earning $40,681—showing consistent outcomes across different institutional types.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates borrow $20,000 and face a 14.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. However, when parent loans are included, Metropolitan State University of Denver leads with a 28.2% family burden—still high but better than alternatives.
Highest program earnings: $43,779
Strong outcomes with 87% acceptance
14.4% payment burden | Manageable
28.2% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Regis UniversityPrivate | $43,779 | 15 | $25,000 | Manageable | $17,700 | High |
| #2 | $41,657 | 24 | $20,000 | Manageable | $36,000 | High | |
| #3 | $40,681 | 73 | $21,500 | Manageable | $13,743 | High | |
| #4 | $40,198 | 74 | $20,000 | Manageable | $21,710 | High | |
| #5 | $38,131 | 45 | $28,312 | Challenging | $15,000 | High | |
| #6 | $37,357 | 200 | $20,470 | Challenging | $22,566 | High | |
| #7 | Fort Lewis CollegePublic | $34,704 | 24 | $18,389 | Challenging | $21,062 | 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 →
