Compare 7 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in North Dakota. Average earnings: $42,384.
With top graduates earning $44,927, 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 $2K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Dickinson State University's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $44,927, well above the $42,384 average across North Dakota's 7 programs. Valley City State University follows at $43,590, demonstrating how regional publics compete effectively in specialized education fields regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Dickinson State graduates borrow $18,442 and face just an 11.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $44,927 | 18 | $18,442 | Good | $10,030 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $43,590 | 110 | $20,369 | Manageable | $7,744 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $42,980 | 52 | $18,585 | Manageable | $9,812 | Challenging | |
| #4 | University Of JamestownPrivate | $42,682 | 10 | $27,000 | Challenging | $19,209 | High |
| #5 | Minot State UniversityPublic | $42,286 | 46 | $19,609 | Manageable | $14,550 | High |
| #6 | $41,931 | 138 | $22,057 | Manageable | $14,269 | High | |
| #7 | University Of MaryPrivate | $38,289 | 34 | $24,000 | Challenging | $13,500 | 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.
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