Compare 10 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $49,948.
The highest-earning Montessori Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $24K earnings gap across 10 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
The College of New Jersey's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $54,977, well above the $49,948 average across New Jersey programs. Rider University follows closely at $53,753, while Stockton University reaches $53,563—demonstrating that state schools compete effectively in specialized education fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Stockton University graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 9.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category with a 0.38 debt-to-earnings ratio. Meanwhile, The College of New Jersey offers the highest earnings with a manageable 9.8% burden, proving top programs can remain affordable.
Highest program earnings: $54,977
Strong outcomes with 62% acceptance
9.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
20.9% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $54,977 | 111 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $53,753 | 79 | $26,130 | Good | $44,670 | High |
| #3 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $53,563 | 11 | $20,500 | Good | $23,182 | Challenging |
| #4 | Kean UniversityPublic | $53,221 | 112 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #5 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $52,739 | 29 | $22,750 | Good | $40,003 | High |
| #6 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | $52,094 | 22 | $23,163 | Good | $22,725 | Challenging |
| #7 | Caldwell UniversityPrivate | $51,973 | 20 | $25,000 | Good | $21,989 | Challenging |
| #8 | $51,681 | 62 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Felician UniversityPrivate | $44,170 | 16 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,650 | High |
| #10 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | $31,305 | 16 | $20,500 | High | $21,923 | 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 →
