Compare 19 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $41,071.
Montessori Teacher Education programs produce graduates earning between $35,060 and $46,184—an $11K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 19 ranked programs in Michigan, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Hope College's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $46,184, followed closely by University of Michigan-Ann Arbor at $45,900. The data shows regional programs competing effectively—with the state average at $41,071, top performers exceed typical outcomes by over $5,000 annually.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates borrow $19,500 and face just an 11.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. Hope College leads in earnings but requires higher debt loads, with a 15.6% student burden that falls into 'Manageable' territory.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hope CollegePrivate | $46,184 | 22 | $26,800 | Manageable | $48,059 | High |
| #2 | $45,900 | 61 | $19,500 | Good | $30,250 | High | |
| #3 | Aquinas CollegePrivate | $45,713 | 31 | $23,000 | Manageable | $24,361 | High |
| #4 | $42,451 | 17 | $22,500 | Manageable | $16,132 | High | |
| #5 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | $42,024 | 41 | $23,250 | Manageable | $33,900 | High |
| #6 | Alma CollegePrivate | $41,720 | 16 | $27,000 | Challenging | $45,109 | High |
| #7 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $41,706 | 81 | $21,250 | Manageable | $16,378 | High |
| #8 | $41,652 | 17 | $25,000 | Manageable | $12,953 | High | |
| #9 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $41,392 | 42 | $21,000 | Manageable | $14,849 | High |
| #10 | $41,390 | 72 | $25,000 | Challenging | $18,264 | High | |
| #11 | $41,327 | 54 | $26,188 | Challenging | $22,488 | High | |
| #12 | $41,207 | 93 | $25,000 | Challenging | $16,878 | High | |
| #13 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $40,787 | 134 | $22,750 | Manageable | $17,858 | High |
| #14 | $40,126 | 57 | $27,000 | Challenging | $23,103 | High | |
| #15 | Cornerstone UniversityPrivate | $39,879 | 12 | $25,000 | Challenging | $18,141 | High |
| #16 | Baker CollegePrivate | $38,676 | 21 | $25,000 | Challenging | $9,540 | High |
| #17 | $37,995 | 23 | $21,474 | Challenging | $17,287 | High | |
| #18 | Rochester UniversityPrivate | $35,163 | 57 | $24,475 | High | $15,987 | High |
| #19 | $35,060 | 20 | $23,250 | High | $23,414 | 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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