Compare 23 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in South Carolina. Average earnings: $36,319.
Montessori Teacher Education programs produce graduates earning between $33,281 and $43,041—a $10K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 23 ranked programs in South Carolina, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of South Carolina Beaufort's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $43,041, outpacing the state average of $36,319 by nearly $7,000. Clemson follows at $39,984, while College of Charleston rounds out the top three at $39,792—proving that regional campuses can deliver outcomes competitive with flagship programs.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. USC Beaufort graduates borrow $24,000 and face a 16.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. However, when parent loans are included, all top programs show concerning family debt burdens exceeding 29%, highlighting the importance of financial planning for education careers.
Highest program earnings: $43,041
Strong outcomes with 69% acceptance rate
16.1% payment burden | Manageable
29.7% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $43,041 | 25 | $24,000 | Manageable | $17,755 | High | |
| #2 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $39,984 | 102 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,463 | High |
| #3 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $39,792 | 106 | $23,250 | Challenging | $35,971 | High |
| #4 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | $39,119 | 80 | $26,975 | Challenging | $23,888 | High |
| #5 | Lander UniversityPublic | $38,943 | 43 | $25,000 | Challenging | $16,919 | High |
| #6 | Converse UniversityPrivate | $38,850 | 10 | $27,000 | Challenging | $21,000 | High |
| #7 | $38,432 | 45 | $24,275 | Challenging | $15,976 | High | |
| #8 | $38,156 | 103 | $23,750 | Challenging | $35,414 | High | |
| #9 | $38,005 | 176 | $21,500 | Challenging | $31,393 | High | |
| #10 | $37,223 | 122 | $22,310 | Challenging | $14,836 | High | |
| #11 | Limestone UniversityPrivate | $36,848 | 5 | $27,639 | High | $22,193 | High |
| #12 | Coker UniversityPrivate | $36,209 | 9 | $26,000 | High | $17,500 | High |
| #13 | Anderson UniversityPrivate | $36,180 | 69 | $26,700 | High | $22,081 | High |
| #14 | $36,021 | 40 | $26,471 | High | $18,387 | High | |
| #15 | $35,590 | 7 | $31,000 | High | $29,808 | High | |
| #16 | North Greenville UniversityPrivate | $35,215 | 47 | $23,082 | High | $22,924 | High |
| #17 | $35,186 | 53 | $27,000 | High | $17,787 | High | |
| #18 | Columbia CollegePrivate | $34,568 | 32 | $22,750 | High | $13,551 | High |
| #19 | Presbyterian CollegePrivate | $33,518 | 12 | $26,000 | High | $26,491 | High |
| #20 | Claflin UniversityPrivate | $33,281 | 7 | $29,000 | High | $24,579 | High |
| #21 | Bob Jones UniversityPrivate | $31,815 | 26 | $16,585 | Challenging | $19,090 | High |
| #22 | Newberry CollegePrivate | $30,771 | 12 | $26,805 | High | $22,632 | High |
| #23 | Southern Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $28,598 | 27 | $26,000 | High | $16,072 | High |
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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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