Compare 6 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in New Mexico. Average earnings: $41,313.
The highest-earning Montessori Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $11K earnings gap across 6 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Western New Mexico University's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $48,175—significantly above the $41,313 average. University of New Mexico-Main Campus follows at $41,244, while New Mexico Highlands University delivers $40,879. The variation across these programs demonstrates how outcomes depend on program strength, not school prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. New Mexico Highlands University graduates borrow $11,399 and face just an 8.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28, graduates can clear their student debt with about 3 months of salary, making loan payments barely dent their budget.
Highest program earnings: $48,175
Strong outcomes with 95% acceptance
8.5% payment burden | Good
16.6% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $48,175 | 17 | $23,000 | Manageable | $11,141 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $41,244 | 109 | $18,450 | Manageable | $13,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $40,879 | 51 | $11,399 | Good | $9,350 | Manageable | |
| #4 | University Of The SouthwestPrivate | $40,282 | 8 | $21,303 | Manageable | $13,700 | High |
| #5 | $39,750 | 57 | $17,095 | Manageable | $10,166 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $37,548 | 22 | $16,500 | Manageable | $13,200 | 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 →
