Compare 14 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Oklahoma. Average earnings: $40,866.
With top graduates earning $44,212, 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.
The University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus leads with Montessori Teacher Education graduates earning $44,212, followed closely by Oklahoma State University-Main Campus at $43,047. Across Oklahoma's 14 programs, the average graduate earns $40,866—demonstrating consistent outcomes regardless of institutional brand recognition.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates borrow $17,355 and face just a 12.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42, graduates can handle loan payments without financial strain.
Highest program earnings: $44,212
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
12.5% payment burden | Manageable
20.8% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $44,212 | 98 | $20,654 | Manageable | $31,890 | High | |
| #2 | $43,047 | 116 | $20,500 | Manageable | $38,513 | High | |
| #3 | $42,773 | 106 | $21,000 | Manageable | $15,191 | High | |
| #4 | Oral Roberts UniversityPrivate | $42,259 | 16 | $27,000 | Challenging | $28,450 | High |
| #5 | Oklahoma Baptist UniversityPrivate | $41,792 | 23 | $24,801 | Manageable | $23,049 | High |
| #6 | $41,555 | 21 | $17,355 | Manageable | $9,924 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $41,428 | 15 | $26,000 | Challenging | $25,235 | High | |
| #8 | $40,593 | 98 | $17,367 | Manageable | $11,366 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Cameron UniversityPublic | $40,083 | 43 | $21,500 | Manageable | $10,956 | High |
| #10 | $39,890 | 26 | $17,000 | Manageable | $12,095 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $39,848 | 15 | $21,750 | Manageable | $10,441 | High | |
| #12 | East Central UniversityPublic | $39,626 | 33 | $17,671 | Manageable | $9,573 | Challenging |
| #13 | $38,028 | 37 | $15,954 | Manageable | $12,721 | High | |
| #14 | Southern Nazarene UniversityPrivate | $36,992 | 13 | $21,900 | Challenging | $12,550 | 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 →
