Compare 22 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $41,259.
With top graduates earning $51,102, 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 $10K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities leads with Montessori Teacher Education graduates earning $51,102, compared to the state average of $41,259. The University of St Thomas follows at $47,276, while Concordia College at Moorhead reaches $44,319—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 9.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. For families considering parent loans, Minnesota State University Moorhead leads with a 22.3% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $51,102
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
9.4% payment burden | Good
22.3% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $51,102 | 113 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #2 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $47,276 | 37 | $23,250 | Manageable | $24,467 | High |
| #3 | $44,319 | 22 | $26,847 | Manageable | $29,471 | High | |
| #4 | $44,245 | 16 | $22,024 | Manageable | $22,127 | High | |
| #5 | $42,417 | 92 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | Challenging | |
| #6 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $42,384 | 31 | $26,944 | Challenging | $15,778 | High |
| #7 | North Central UniversityPrivate | $42,280 | 17 | $23,200 | Manageable | $17,452 | High |
| #8 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $42,246 | 165 | $21,500 | Manageable | $19,316 | High |
| #9 | $41,942 | 123 | $20,000 | Manageable | $10,000 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $41,789 | 17 | $18,995 | Manageable | $11,398 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $41,039 | 103 | $21,106 | Manageable | $13,695 | High | |
| #12 | $40,895 | 24 | $17,832 | Manageable | $15,277 | High | |
| #13 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | $40,762 | 88 | $19,750 | Manageable | $12,173 | High |
| #14 | Augsburg UniversityPrivate | $40,536 | 19 | $25,347 | Challenging | $17,901 | High |
| #15 | $40,505 | 68 | $20,500 | Manageable | $11,750 | High | |
| #16 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | $40,332 | 34 | $21,500 | Manageable | $24,157 | High |
| #17 | $40,258 | 13 | $21,500 | Manageable | $14,676 | High | |
| #18 | Crown CollegePrivate | $39,261 | 5 | $22,500 | Challenging | $17,533 | High |
| #19 | Martin Luther CollegePrivate | $38,575 | 95 | $20,177 | Manageable | $10,226 | High |
| #20 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | $37,732 | 11 | $24,181 | Challenging | $21,883 | High |
| #21 | $34,348 | 33 | $20,000 | Challenging | $16,000 | High | |
| #22 | $33,463 | 21 | $21,325 | High | $28,694 | 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.
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