Compare 10 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Nebraska. Average earnings: $41,071.
Montessori Teacher Education programs produce graduates earning between $36,992 and $46,161—a $9K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 10 ranked programs in Nebraska, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Chadron State College's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $46,161, outperforming the state average of $41,071. Concordia University-Nebraska follows at $44,120, while the University of Nebraska-Lincoln produces graduates earning $43,527—showing that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Chadron State College graduates borrow $18,875 and face just an 11% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. When family debt is included, Chadron maintains the lowest burden at 17.7%, proving that strong outcomes and affordability can coexist.
Highest program earnings: $46,161
Strong outcomes ($44,120) with 90% acceptance
11.0% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
17.7% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chadron State CollegePublic | $46,161 | 46 | $18,875 | Good | $10,035 | Manageable |
| #2 | $44,120 | 65 | $25,750 | Manageable | $18,850 | High | |
| #3 | $43,527 | 119 | $21,000 | Manageable | $25,798 | High | |
| #4 | Wayne State CollegePublic | $43,371 | 70 | $19,000 | Manageable | $10,888 | Challenging |
| #5 | $41,743 | 162 | $19,000 | Manageable | $15,945 | High | |
| #6 | Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $39,909 | 16 | $26,970 | Challenging | $28,640 | High |
| #7 | $38,853 | 105 | $19,500 | Manageable | $14,457 | High | |
| #8 | College Of Saint MaryPrivate | $38,722 | 6 | $24,250 | Challenging | $21,389 | High |
| #9 | Peru State CollegePublic | $37,315 | 27 | $21,875 | Challenging | $13,517 | High |
| #10 | Hastings CollegePrivate | $36,992 | 24 | $27,000 | High | $27,500 | 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 →
