Compare 127 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $45,229.
With top graduates earning $68,736, 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 $23K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Wagner College's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $68,736, well above the $45,229 regional average. Iona University follows closely at $68,150, while New York University places third at $66,460—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny Queens College graduates borrow $10,298 and face just a 4.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, College Of Staten Island Cuny leads with an 11.4% family burden, still rated 'Good' for affordability.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wagner CollegePrivate | $68,736 | 11 | $25,000 | Excellent | $53,829 | High |
| #2 | Iona UniversityPrivate | $68,150 | 16 | $25,999 | Excellent | $43,691 | Challenging |
| #3 | New York UniversityPrivate | $66,460 | 35 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #4 | St. Francis CollegePrivate | $63,372 | 20 | $23,250 | Excellent | $26,794 | Challenging |
| #5 | $61,348 | 45 | $14,350 | Excellent | $15,568 | Good | |
| #6 | $59,397 | 61 | $25,000 | Good | $54,289 | High | |
| #7 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $57,988 | 113 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Good |
| #8 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $57,917 | 62 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Manageable |
| #9 | Boston CollegePrivate | $57,492 | 48 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | High |
| #10 | $57,485 | 44 | $21,196 | Good | $19,010 | Manageable | |
| #11 | Suny Old WestburyPublic | $56,926 | 43 | $14,997 | Excellent | $16,500 | Manageable |
| #12 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $56,370 | 26 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #13 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $55,262 | 82 | $11,990 | Excellent | $17,460 | Manageable |
| #14 | $54,977 | 111 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $53,753 | 79 | $26,130 | Good | $44,670 | High |
| #16 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $53,563 | 11 | $20,500 | Good | $23,182 | Challenging |
| #17 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | $53,358 | 20 | $26,000 | Good | $56,630 | High |
| #18 | Kean UniversityPublic | $53,221 | 112 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #19 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $52,739 | 29 | $22,750 | Good | $40,003 | High |
| #20 | Widener UniversityPrivate | $52,705 | 11 | $27,000 | Manageable | $33,146 | High |
| #21 | $52,307 | 42 | $21,500 | Good | $35,324 | High | |
| #22 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | $52,094 | 22 | $23,163 | Good | $22,725 | Challenging |
| #23 | Caldwell UniversityPrivate | $51,973 | 20 | $25,000 | Good | $21,989 | Challenging |
| #24 | $51,884 | 135 | $21,500 | Good | $24,455 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $51,681 | 62 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Challenging |
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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