Compare 256 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $40,345.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Montessori Teacher Education tells a different story. Across 257 programs, earnings range from $45,894 to $52,881—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Illinois Chicago's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $52,881, followed closely by Roosevelt University at $51,349. The average across all programs is $40,311, yet these standout programs demonstrate how regional publics can compete with—and often outperform—more prestigious institutions in specialized education fields.
For students, Northeastern Illinois University offers exceptional value with graduates borrowing just $14,600 and facing only a 7.2% payment burden—rated 'Excellent' affordability. UIC combines top earnings with an equally excellent 7.6% student burden, proving that the best programs don't require financial sacrifice.
Highest program earnings: $52,881
Strong outcomes with 78% acceptance
7.2% payment burden | Excellent
14.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $52,881 | 57 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | $51,349 | 23 | $22,000 | Good | $27,213 | High |
| #3 | $51,102 | 113 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Concordia University-ChicagoPrivate | $50,576 | 37 | $23,000 | Good | $18,968 | Challenging |
| #5 | $50,486 | 47 | $14,600 | Excellent | $13,578 | Manageable | |
| #6 | North Central CollegePrivate | $48,368 | 45 | $24,500 | Manageable | $30,000 | High |
| #7 | Lewis UniversityPrivate | $48,326 | 41 | $21,500 | Good | $23,044 | High |
| #8 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $47,276 | 37 | $23,250 | Manageable | $24,467 | High |
| #9 | Saint Mary's CollegePrivate | $46,956 | 26 | $27,000 | Manageable | $48,565 | High |
| #10 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | $46,883 | 37 | $20,489 | Good | $27,470 | High |
| #11 | Trinity Christian CollegePrivate | $46,547 | 36 | $25,009 | Manageable | $18,426 | High |
| #12 | Edgewood CollegePrivate | $46,347 | 21 | $24,424 | Manageable | $20,000 | High |
| #13 | Friends UniversityPrivate | $46,313 | 24 | $25,000 | Manageable | $15,000 | Challenging |
| #14 | Hope CollegePrivate | $46,184 | 22 | $26,800 | Manageable | $48,059 | High |
| #15 | Chadron State CollegePublic | $46,161 | 46 | $18,875 | Good | $10,035 | Manageable |
| #16 | Drake UniversityPrivate | $46,094 | 21 | $23,000 | Manageable | $26,000 | High |
| #17 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $46,059 | 49 | $23,940 | Manageable | $45,500 | High |
| #18 | University Of IowaPublic | $45,931 | 114 | $22,500 | Manageable | $27,975 | High |
| #19 | $45,900 | 61 | $19,500 | Good | $30,250 | High | |
| #20 | Wartburg CollegePrivate | $45,894 | 17 | $27,000 | Manageable | $27,152 | High |
| #21 | Aquinas CollegePrivate | $45,713 | 31 | $23,000 | Manageable | $24,361 | High |
| #22 | Saint Xavier UniversityPrivate | $45,479 | 17 | $22,223 | Manageable | $20,742 | High |
| #23 | Butler UniversityPrivate | $45,302 | 86 | $26,000 | Manageable | $52,434 | High |
| #24 | $45,157 | 130 | $20,484 | Manageable | $28,364 | High | |
| #25 | $45,096 | 105 | $19,500 | Good | $34,511 | 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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