Compare 18 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Kentucky. Average earnings: $35,512.
With top graduates earning $42,115, 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 $6K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The data puts University of Louisville first, with Montessori Teacher Education graduates earning $42,115 compared to the state average of $35,512. Thomas More University follows at $40,439, while Bellarmine University rounds out the top three at $40,317—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes across Kentucky's 18 ranked programs.
For families, the math changes dramatically. University of Louisville offers a 14.4% student payment burden in the 'manageable' category, but when parent loans are included, Alice Lloyd College leads with a 23.4% family burden. The data proves that the best financial choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $42,115 | 97 | $20,500 | Manageable | $20,717 | High |
| #2 | Thomas More UniversityPrivate | $40,439 | 15 | $26,236 | Challenging | $21,436 | High |
| #3 | Bellarmine UniversityPrivate | $40,317 | 25 | $25,000 | Challenging | $23,000 | High |
| #4 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $39,718 | 139 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #5 | Kentucky Wesleyan CollegePrivate | $39,559 | 14 | $23,250 | Challenging | $24,773 | High |
| #6 | $37,876 | 154 | $23,000 | Challenging | $14,877 | High | |
| #7 | $36,043 | 77 | $22,500 | Challenging | $14,685 | High | |
| #8 | $35,506 | 174 | $22,095 | Challenging | $18,310 | High | |
| #9 | Lindsey Wilson CollegePrivate | $34,691 | 17 | $16,784 | Challenging | $12,000 | High |
| #10 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $34,508 | 110 | $20,500 | Challenging | $18,465 | High |
| #11 | Asbury UniversityPrivate | $34,200 | 32 | $24,028 | High | $21,858 | High |
| #12 | Alice Lloyd CollegePrivate | $34,085 | 11 | $19,599 | Challenging | $0 | Challenging |
| #13 | $32,925 | 5 | $25,938 | High | $16,859 | High | |
| #14 | $32,501 | 55 | $22,250 | High | $10,050 | High | |
| #15 | $32,391 | 8 | $22,250 | High | $18,540 | High | |
| #16 | Campbellsville UniversityPrivate | $32,322 | 27 | $17,156 | Challenging | $10,370 | High |
| #17 | University Of PikevillePrivate | $31,423 | 14 | $20,679 | High | $15,610 | High |
| #18 | $28,598 | 55 | $14,911 | High | $11,623 | 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 →
