Compare 23 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $33,905.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Montessori Teacher Education tells a different story. Across 24 programs, earnings range from $30,305 to $39,751—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Missouri-Kansas City's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $39,751, well above the $33,809 average. Westminster College follows at $39,355, while University of Missouri-Columbia rounds out the top three at $38,973—proving that different campuses within the same system can produce varying outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates borrow $18,750 and face just a 15.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. But when parent loans are included, Missouri Southern State University leads with a 30.0% family burden, showing the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $39,751
Strong outcomes with 75% acceptance
15.0% payment burden | Manageable
30.0% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $39,751 | 52 | $18,750 | Manageable | $18,462 | High | |
| #2 | Westminster CollegePrivate | $39,355 | 8 | $27,000 | Challenging | $36,546 | High |
| #3 | $38,973 | 187 | $20,500 | Manageable | $32,529 | High | |
| #4 | $36,817 | 111 | $19,174 | Challenging | $10,400 | High | |
| #5 | $36,475 | 117 | $20,000 | Challenging | $15,027 | High | |
| #6 | $36,401 | 157 | $21,500 | Challenging | $15,803 | High | |
| #7 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $35,920 | 55 | $26,000 | High | $18,445 | High |
| #8 | Missouri Baptist UniversityPrivate | $35,812 | 77 | $22,500 | Challenging | $17,265 | High |
| #9 | Fontbonne UniversityPrivate | $35,276 | 14 | $25,000 | High | $20,962 | High |
| #10 | Rockhurst UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 16 | $18,250 | Challenging | $26,074 | High |
| #11 | $34,238 | 70 | $19,968 | Challenging | $11,334 | High | |
| #12 | $33,943 | 161 | $21,000 | High | $14,000 | High | |
| #13 | Evangel UniversityPrivate | $33,595 | 43 | $24,736 | High | $20,473 | High |
| #14 | $33,431 | 368 | $21,992 | High | $15,092 | High | |
| #15 | Drury UniversityPrivate | $32,827 | 41 | $20,979 | High | $26,668 | High |
| #16 | $31,412 | 112 | $21,500 | High | $15,000 | High | |
| #17 | $31,133 | 23 | $22,000 | High | $18,781 | High | |
| #18 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | $30,409 | 21 | $28,875 | High | $14,000 | High |
| #19 | Culver-Stockton CollegePrivate | $30,305 | 12 | $26,000 | High | $29,500 | High |
| #20 | Southwest Baptist UniversityPrivate | $30,284 | 33 | $20,957 | High | $17,747 | High |
| #21 | Hannibal-Lagrange UniversityPrivate | $29,760 | 33 | $18,599 | High | $20,429 | High |
| #22 | William Woods UniversityPrivate | $29,322 | 6 | $21,983 | High | $13,469 | High |
| #23 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | $29,311 | 25 | — | — | — | — |
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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