Compare 28 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $40,782.
Montessori Teacher Education programs produce graduates earning between $39,988 and $46,646—a $6.7K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 28 ranked programs in Georgia, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Georgia State University's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $46,646, well above the $40,782 average. Clayton State University follows at $46,007, while Georgia Gwinnett College rounds out the top three at $44,774—showing regional publics dominate this field regardless of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. College of Coastal Georgia graduates borrow $15,039 and face just an 11.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. Meanwhile, Georgia State leads earnings but carries a 21.6% family burden when parent loans are included—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $46,646 | 106 | $20,903 | Good | $14,837 | Challenging |
| #2 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $46,007 | 11 | $25,706 | Manageable | $12,973 | Challenging |
| #3 | Georgia Gwinnett CollegePublic | $44,774 | 66 | $20,076 | Manageable | $11,267 | Challenging |
| #4 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $44,537 | 157 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | High |
| #5 | $44,113 | 239 | $23,833 | Manageable | $19,000 | High | |
| #6 | Berry CollegePrivate | $43,718 | 31 | $23,250 | Manageable | $29,771 | High |
| #7 | $43,491 | 8 | $31,000 | Challenging | $17,705 | High | |
| #8 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | $43,306 | 86 | $24,199 | Manageable | $20,000 | High |
| #9 | $43,131 | 60 | $22,250 | Manageable | $15,753 | High | |
| #10 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $42,784 | 40 | $20,500 | Manageable | $15,568 | High |
| #11 | $42,616 | 154 | $17,750 | Manageable | $12,100 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $42,545 | 50 | $25,024 | Manageable | $10,892 | High |
| #13 | $41,903 | 87 | $24,779 | Manageable | $19,136 | High | |
| #14 | Shorter UniversityPrivate | $41,818 | 10 | $25,000 | Manageable | $16,793 | High |
| #15 | $41,793 | 190 | $23,250 | Manageable | $16,000 | High | |
| #16 | $41,689 | 45 | $19,000 | Manageable | $16,219 | High | |
| #17 | $41,135 | 30 | $15,039 | Good | $11,189 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $40,866 | 110 | $23,970 | Manageable | $15,047 | High | |
| #19 | Piedmont UniversityPrivate | $40,156 | 56 | $25,000 | Challenging | $14,872 | High |
| #20 | $39,988 | 53 | $18,851 | Manageable | $9,000 | Challenging | |
| #21 | Dalton State CollegePublic | $39,065 | 91 | $12,937 | Good | $8,848 | Challenging |
| #22 | Brenau UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 51 | $27,000 | Challenging | $17,437 | High |
| #23 | $38,204 | 46 | $26,000 | Challenging | $13,815 | High | |
| #24 | Clark Atlanta UniversityPrivate | $36,941 | 11 | $27,000 | High | $61,803 | High |
| #25 | Truett Mcconnell UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 18 | $23,439 | High | $12,500 | High |
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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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