Compare 20 Montessori Teacher Education. programs in Wisconsin. Average earnings: $41,684.
The highest-earning Montessori Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $12K earnings gap across 20 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Edgewood College's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $46,347, well above the $41,684 average across Wisconsin programs. Marquette University follows at $46,059, while UW-Madison ranks third at $45,157—demonstrating that smaller specialized programs can compete with major research universities.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UW-Madison graduates borrow $20,484 and face just a 12.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. However, when parent loans are included, UW-Superior leads with a 24.3% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Edgewood CollegePrivate | $46,347 | 21 | $24,424 | Manageable | $20,000 | High |
| #2 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $46,059 | 49 | $23,940 | Manageable | $45,500 | High |
| #3 | $45,157 | 130 | $20,484 | Manageable | $28,364 | High | |
| #4 | Carroll UniversityPrivate | $44,620 | 29 | $27,000 | Manageable | $32,186 | High |
| #5 | $43,504 | 29 | $25,750 | Manageable | $24,831 | High | |
| #6 | $43,352 | 107 | $21,500 | Manageable | $13,500 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $43,241 | 122 | $22,500 | Manageable | $16,958 | High | |
| #8 | $43,067 | 69 | $22,500 | Manageable | $12,006 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Carthage CollegePrivate | $42,777 | 41 | $26,000 | Manageable | $42,940 | High |
| #10 | Wisconsin Lutheran CollegePrivate | $41,937 | 20 | $26,000 | Challenging | $28,443 | High |
| #11 | $41,663 | 91 | $20,500 | Manageable | $14,500 | High | |
| #12 | $41,407 | 156 | $23,188 | Manageable | $18,635 | High | |
| #13 | Saint Norbert CollegePrivate | $41,389 | 39 | $26,731 | Challenging | $37,792 | High |
| #14 | $41,306 | 102 | $21,503 | Manageable | $14,012 | High | |
| #15 | $41,272 | 73 | $20,909 | Manageable | $12,452 | High | |
| #16 | Marian UniversityPrivate | $40,461 | 13 | $25,000 | Challenging | $22,596 | High |
| #17 | $39,507 | 38 | $23,000 | Challenging | $11,000 | High | |
| #18 | $37,856 | 74 | $21,977 | Challenging | $15,000 | High | |
| #19 | Viterbo UniversityPrivate | $34,773 | 14 | $25,000 | High | $21,560 | High |
| #20 | Alverno CollegePrivate | $33,993 | 29 | $27,000 | High | $18,500 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
