Compare 9 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Maryland. Average earnings: $48,111.
With top graduates earning $54,880, 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 Maryland-College Park first, with Montessori Teacher Education graduates earning $54,880. Loyola University Maryland follows closely at $53,171, while Salisbury University rounds out the top three at $49,313. This tight clustering around the $48,111 average shows consistent outcomes across different institutional types.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Maryland-College Park graduates borrow $19,000 and face just an 8.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. For families considering parent loans, Frostburg State leads with a 24% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $54,880
Strong outcomes ($53,171) with 76% acceptance
8.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
24.0% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $54,880 | 112 | $19,000 | Good | $35,200 | High | |
| #2 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | $53,171 | 25 | $27,000 | Manageable | $50,344 | High |
| #3 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $49,313 | 136 | $21,000 | Good | $33,815 | High |
| #4 | $48,385 | 53 | $21,105 | Good | $21,004 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Towson UniversityPublic | $48,300 | 194 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | High |
| #6 | Stevenson UniversityPrivate | $47,269 | 36 | $26,000 | Manageable | $52,117 | High |
| #7 | Coppin State UniversityPublic | $45,302 | 26 | $25,000 | Manageable | $14,554 | High |
| #8 | Bowie State UniversityPublic | $43,696 | 30 | $22,985 | Manageable | $23,158 | High |
| #9 | Mount St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | $42,682 | 22 | $25,391 | Manageable | $42,721 | 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 →
