Compare 6 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Maine. Average earnings: $37,330.
The highest-earning Montessori Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $5K earnings gap across 6 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Maine leads with Montessori Teacher Education graduates earning $39,208, followed closely by University of New England at $39,009. The tight earnings range—from $33,993 to $39,208—shows consistent outcomes across Maine's programs, with the top performers separated by just $200.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Thomas College offers the best student value with graduates borrowing $24,250 and facing a 20.3% payment burden, though still in the 'Challenging' category. For families including parent loans, Thomas College leads again with a 35.7% family burden, demonstrating lower parent borrowing costs.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of MainePublic | $39,208 | 65 | $25,000 | Challenging | $21,900 | High |
| #2 | University Of New EnglandPrivate | $39,009 | 13 | $25,250 | Challenging | $29,675 | High |
| #3 | Thomas CollegePrivate | $38,994 | 11 | $24,250 | Challenging | $16,109 | High |
| #4 | $38,479 | 98 | $24,499 | Challenging | $14,745 | High | |
| #5 | $34,298 | 13 | $27,000 | High | $25,900 | High | |
| #6 | Husson UniversityPrivate | $33,993 | 22 | $27,000 | High | $20,075 | 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 →
