Compare 6 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Idaho. Average earnings: $40,713.
With top graduates earning $44,009, 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 University of Idaho first, with Montessori Teacher Education graduates earning $44,009. Northwest Nazarene University follows at $41,602, while Lewis-Clark State College rounds out the top three at $41,068. The average across all programs is $40,713, with outcomes driven by program quality rather than institutional reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Brigham Young University-Idaho achieves a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38, with graduates facing just a 13.5% payment burden in the 'Manageable' category. University of Idaho leads in earnings but carries a 14.1% student burden, still manageable for most graduates.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of IdahoPublic | $44,009 | 86 | $21,982 | Manageable | $21,162 | High |
| #2 | $41,602 | 10 | $23,750 | Manageable | $18,696 | High | |
| #3 | $41,068 | 39 | $18,500 | Manageable | $12,624 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $40,415 | 82 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,968 | High |
| #5 | Idaho State UniversityPublic | $40,371 | 40 | $20,039 | Manageable | $14,334 | High |
| #6 | $36,811 | 198 | $13,969 | Manageable | $7,556 | Challenging |
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 →
