Compare 245 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in the South. Average earnings: $40,361.
Montessori Teacher Education programs produce graduates earning between $46,866 and $54,880—an $8K spread that demonstrates how specialized education fields reward program quality over institutional prestige. Across 245 ranked programs in the South, outcomes vary based on training quality, not school reputation.
University of Maryland-College Park's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $54,880, followed closely by Catholic University of America at $54,358. The average across Southern programs is $40,361, making these top performers stand out significantly—proof that program excellence exists beyond traditional education powerhouses.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Maryland-College Park graduates borrow $19,000 and face just an 8.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. For families considering parent loans, Florida International University leads with a 17.2% family burden, keeping payments manageable on a teacher's salary.
Highest program earnings: $54,880
Strong outcomes ($54,358) with 84% acceptance
8.1% payment burden | Good
17.2% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $54,880 | 112 | $19,000 | Good | $35,200 | High | |
| #2 | $54,358 | 12 | $26,000 | Good | $50,215 | High | |
| #3 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | $53,171 | 25 | $27,000 | Manageable | $50,344 | High |
| #4 | $52,225 | 12 | $24,999 | Good | $13,025 | Challenging | |
| #5 | University Of DelawarePublic | $50,186 | 152 | $24,572 | Manageable | $43,000 | High |
| #6 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $49,823 | 44 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #7 | $49,475 | 39 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,374 | High | |
| #8 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $49,313 | 136 | $21,000 | Good | $33,815 | High |
| #9 | American UniversityPrivate | $49,136 | 30 | $22,750 | Good | $39,169 | High |
| #10 | $48,520 | 104 | $17,236 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Texas Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $48,514 | 9 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,678 | High |
| #12 | $48,479 | 25 | $27,000 | Manageable | $25,775 | High | |
| #13 | $48,385 | 53 | $21,105 | Good | $21,004 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Towson UniversityPublic | $48,300 | 194 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | High |
| #15 | $48,259 | 321 | $16,500 | Good | $13,610 | Manageable | |
| #16 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $48,180 | 58 | $21,500 | Good | $54,925 | High |
| #17 | Concordia University TexasPrivate | $47,521 | 10 | $21,852 | Manageable | $25,137 | High |
| #18 | Stevenson UniversityPrivate | $47,269 | 36 | $26,000 | Manageable | $52,117 | High |
| #19 | $46,960 | 113 | $17,622 | Good | $18,946 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $46,866 | 15 | $23,548 | Manageable | $16,223 | Challenging | |
| #21 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $46,804 | 100 | $21,500 | Manageable | $28,086 | High |
| #22 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $46,646 | 106 | $20,903 | Good | $14,837 | Challenging |
| #23 | Stetson UniversityPrivate | $46,344 | 17 | $23,250 | Manageable | $48,703 | High |
| #24 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $46,007 | 11 | $25,706 | Manageable | $12,973 | Challenging |
| #25 | Rollins CollegePrivate | $45,892 | 16 | $25,500 | Manageable | $40,054 | 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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