Compare 17 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $44,127.
With top graduates earning $52,225, 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 $8K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Texas's 17 programs.
Our Lady Of The Lake University's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $52,225, significantly above the $44,127 state average. Baylor University follows at $49,823, demonstrating that outcomes track program quality rather than institutional reputation—both schools outperform many traditional education powerhouses.
For students, Texas Christian University offers the strongest value with just an 11.5% payment burden and 'Good' affordability rating—graduates borrow $21,500 but loan payments barely impact their budget. When families consider parent loans, Our Lady Of The Lake leads with an 18.5% family burden, keeping total debt manageable.
Highest program earnings: $52,225
Strong outcomes with 51% acceptance
11.5% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
18.5% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $52,225 | 12 | $24,999 | Good | $13,025 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $49,823 | 44 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #3 | $49,475 | 39 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,374 | High | |
| #4 | Texas Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $48,514 | 9 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,678 | High |
| #5 | $48,479 | 25 | $27,000 | Manageable | $25,775 | High | |
| #6 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $48,180 | 58 | $21,500 | Good | $54,925 | High |
| #7 | Concordia University TexasPrivate | $47,521 | 10 | $21,852 | Manageable | $25,137 | High |
| #8 | Dallas Baptist UniversityPrivate | $45,837 | 25 | $21,591 | Manageable | $19,836 | High |
| #9 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | $45,386 | 36 | $24,250 | Manageable | $26,542 | High |
| #10 | Hardin-Simmons UniversityPrivate | $41,503 | 15 | $24,711 | Manageable | $27,661 | High |
| #11 | Letourneau UniversityPrivate | $41,334 | 35 | $26,000 | Challenging | $24,703 | High |
| #12 | Lubbock Christian UniversityPrivate | $41,287 | 34 | $20,948 | Manageable | $14,664 | High |
| #13 | Mcmurry UniversityPrivate | $40,200 | 30 | $27,000 | Challenging | $20,954 | High |
| #14 | $38,935 | 19 | $23,250 | Challenging | $18,989 | High | |
| #15 | Wayland Baptist UniversityPrivate | $38,336 | 45 | $23,106 | Challenging | $12,820 | High |
| #16 | Howard Payne UniversityPrivate | $38,059 | 14 | $26,793 | Challenging | $21,127 | High |
| #17 | University Of DallasPrivate | $35,060 | 11 | $23,117 | High | $24,154 | 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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