Compare 7 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Montana. Average earnings: $39,505.
With top graduates earning $42,259, 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 $3K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Carroll College's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $42,259, followed by Montana State University Billings at $40,835. The average across all 7 programs is $39,505, yet the variation demonstrates that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Montana State University Billings graduates borrow $18,209 and face just a 13.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Carroll College graduates earn more but carry higher debt, with a 17.9% burden—still manageable but requiring more careful budgeting.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carroll CollegePrivate | $42,259 | 10 | $25,757 | Manageable | $37,513 | High |
| #2 | $40,835 | 51 | $18,209 | Manageable | $10,259 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $40,365 | 70 | $22,500 | Manageable | $25,000 | High |
| #4 | Rocky Mountain CollegePrivate | $40,017 | 8 | $26,000 | Challenging | $19,971 | High |
| #5 | $38,836 | 70 | $21,000 | Manageable | $11,827 | High | |
| #6 | $38,726 | 61 | $22,400 | Challenging | $19,000 | High | |
| #7 | $35,499 | 10 | $18,500 | Challenging | $10,150 | 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 →
