Compare 9 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in South Dakota. Average earnings: $41,932.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Montessori Teacher Education tells a different story. Across 9 programs, earnings range from $38,000 to $44,102—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Northern State University's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $44,102, well above the $41,932 average. Augustana University follows at $43,686, while Black Hills State University delivers $43,297—proving that regional publics compete effectively with private institutions in specialized education fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Northern State graduates borrow $22,320 and face just a 14.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51, graduates can handle their loans with roughly half a year's salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $44,102 | 28 | $22,320 | Manageable | $12,500 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Augustana UniversityPrivate | $43,686 | 32 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,546 | High |
| #3 | $43,297 | 59 | $26,000 | Manageable | $11,908 | High | |
| #4 | Mount Marty UniversityPrivate | $42,880 | 19 | $26,396 | Manageable | $22,217 | High |
| #5 | Dakota State UniversityPublic | $42,479 | 21 | $23,500 | Manageable | $15,085 | High |
| #6 | Dakota Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $42,123 | 13 | $27,000 | Challenging | $18,191 | High |
| #7 | $41,250 | 75 | $23,592 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #8 | University Of Sioux FallsPrivate | $39,569 | 30 | $23,249 | Challenging | $18,000 | High |
| #9 | $38,000 | 61 | $23,250 | Challenging | $18,000 | 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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