Compare 22 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $43,557.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Montessori Teacher Education tells a different story. Across 22 programs, earnings range from $41,007 to $48,520—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Florida Atlantic University's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $48,520, well above the $43,557 average. Florida International University follows closely at $48,259, demonstrating how state universities dominate this specialized field regardless of broader institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Florida International University graduates borrow $16,500 and face just an 8.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.34.
Highest program earnings: $48,520
Strong outcomes with 73% acceptance
8.8% payment burden | Good
17.2% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $48,520 | 104 | $17,236 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $48,259 | 321 | $16,500 | Good | $13,610 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $46,960 | 113 | $17,622 | Good | $18,946 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $46,866 | 15 | $23,548 | Manageable | $16,223 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $46,344 | 17 | $23,250 | Manageable | $48,703 | High |
| #6 | Rollins CollegePrivate | $45,892 | 16 | $25,500 | Manageable | $40,054 | High |
| #7 | Florida Southern CollegePrivate | $45,824 | 30 | $25,000 | Manageable | $33,294 | High |
| #8 | $45,627 | 465 | $18,190 | Good | $16,036 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $45,537 | 234 | $17,988 | Good | $15,541 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $45,412 | 133 | $15,531 | Good | $13,835 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $45,325 | 13 | $22,500 | Manageable | $23,324 | High | |
| #12 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $44,663 | 11 | $24,250 | Manageable | $21,738 | High |
| #13 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $44,526 | 81 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #14 | Saint Leo UniversityPrivate | $43,729 | 69 | $25,278 | Manageable | $14,773 | High |
| #15 | Warner UniversityPrivate | $43,612 | 35 | $22,250 | Manageable | $16,400 | High |
| #16 | Florida Memorial UniversityPrivate | $42,682 | 5 | $30,063 | Challenging | $16,100 | High |
| #17 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $42,163 | 29 | $24,250 | Manageable | $29,390 | High |
| #18 | Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $41,514 | 21 | $21,500 | Manageable | $22,632 | High |
| #19 | The University Of TampaPrivate | $41,193 | 36 | $24,211 | Manageable | $53,549 | High |
| #20 | University Of FloridaPublic | $41,007 | 87 | $15,000 | Good | $18,837 | High |
| #21 | $36,235 | 25 | $16,624 | Manageable | $12,269 | High | |
| #22 | Trinity Baptist CollegePrivate | $26,353 | 11 | $24,250 | High | $11,680 | 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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