Compare 704 Montessori Teacher Education. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $46,679. Top programs: $76,489+.
Montessori Teacher Education programs produce graduates earning between $19,592 and $76,489—a $57K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 704 ranked programs nationally, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation. The data makes clear: where you study Montessori education shapes your financial future far more than a school's overall name recognition.
Wagner College's Montessori Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $76,489—well above the $46,679 national average. But the more compelling story sits just below: College of Staten Island CUNY and CUNY Hunter College, both public institutions, post earnings of $75,637 and $73,857 respectively. Two accessible public schools outperforming dozens of private competitors reinforces exactly why program outcomes—not school prestige—should drive your decision. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY Hunter College graduates borrow just $11,000 in student loans and face a 2.9% payment burden, landing firmly in the 'Excellent' category. At CUNY York College, when parent loans are included, the family burden holds at just 7.2%—also 'Excellent'—meaning families paying together still emerge with loan payments that take a minimal bite out of post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wagner CollegePrivate | $76,489 | 14 | — | — | — | — |
| #2 | $75,637 | 52 | $14,350 | Excellent | $15,568 | Good | |
| #3 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $73,857 | 73 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Good |
| #4 | $69,439 | 74 | $25,000 | Excellent | $54,289 | High | |
| #5 | University Of The PacificPrivate | $69,342 | 13 | $19,500 | Excellent | $50,438 | Challenging |
| #6 | Cuny York CollegePublic | $67,862 | 21 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,018 | Excellent |
| #7 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $67,847 | 44 | $23,621 | Excellent | $56,149 | High |
| #8 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $67,221 | 140 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Good |
| #9 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $66,848 | 24 | $22,578 | Excellent | $25,000 | Manageable |
| #10 | American UniversityPrivate | $66,160 | 14 | $22,750 | Excellent | $39,169 | Challenging |
| #11 | New York UniversityPrivate | $64,640 | 47 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #12 | $64,100 | 49 | $16,704 | Excellent | $24,323 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Elon UniversityPrivate | $63,041 | 45 | $20,500 | Excellent | $46,609 | High |
| #14 | $62,500 | 75 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Molloy UniversityPrivate | $62,479 | 15 | $27,000 | Good | $39,248 | Challenging |
| #16 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $62,399 | 20 | $22,750 | Excellent | $40,003 | Challenging |
| #17 | $62,275 | 138 | $21,500 | Excellent | $24,455 | Manageable | |
| #18 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | $62,040 | 37 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,923 | Manageable |
| #19 | Boston CollegePrivate | $61,719 | 32 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Challenging |
| #20 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | $61,358 | 26 | $23,163 | Good | $22,725 | Manageable |
| #21 | $61,304 | 194 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Challenging | |
| #22 | Assumption UniversityPrivate | $61,136 | 34 | $27,000 | Good | $45,926 | High |
| #23 | University Of UtahPublic | $61,081 | 47 | $19,000 | Excellent | $18,886 | Manageable |
| #24 | Heritage UniversityPrivate | $60,999 | 35 | $14,573 | Excellent | $18,542 | Manageable |
| #25 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $60,846 | 30 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
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