by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 16 U.S. colleges awarded 283 degrees and certificates in Montessori Teacher Education. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 83% of graduates. College Factual ranks 9 schools in its 2027 Best Montessori Teacher Education Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $44,824 one year after completing, rising to $51,285 after four years.
A major in Montessori Teacher Education involves the study of Montessori Teacher Education. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Teach Students At Various Grade Levels According To The Pedagogical Principles And Methods Developed By Maria Montessori And Her Followers.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, montessori teacher education draws strong interest, with 283 degrees awarded annually. 16 colleges award montessori teacher education degrees, an average of 18 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 60.
By level, the 283 awards include 25 certificates, 22 bachelor’s degrees and 236 master’s degrees.
Women earned 95% of montessori teacher education degrees and certificates in the latest year (268 of 283). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (154) and Hispanic or Latino (35), and international students earned 11.
College Factual ranks 9 schools in its 2027 Best Montessori Teacher Education Schools ranking, including 4 for bachelor’s degrees and 6 for master’s degrees. It also ranks montessori teacher education schools within 7 states. In all, 16 colleges offer montessori teacher education programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Montessori Teacher Education Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common montessori teacher education credential is the master’s degree: 236 of the 283 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to montessori teacher education call most for Speaking, Instructing and Learning Strategies, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Psychology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Speech Clarity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a montessori teacher education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 22 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 236 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to montessori teacher education, at 43.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 43.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 24.4% |
| Master’s degree | 9.7% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 8.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.7% |
| Some college courses | 2.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.0% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
7 occupations are related to Montessori Teacher Education, with an average median salary of $83,077; the strongest outlook belongs to Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education, at 6.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Teacher, Educator, Montessori Teacher and Instructor.
The occupation related to montessori teacher education with the most projected jobs is Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education, at 1,457,958.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,457,958 | 2.6% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,441,246 | 2.4% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 1,154,676 | 1.9% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,058,186 | 6.4% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 692,039 | -1.4% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 571,954 | 1.8% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 84,106 | 4.9% |
Montessori Teacher Education graduates earn a median $44,824 one year after completing their program, $51,285 after four years and $48,771 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,824 |
| 4 years | $51,285 |
| 5 years | $48,771 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to montessori teacher education, with a median salary of $99,352.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
Montessori Teacher Education has 12 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 108,541 degrees a year; the largest are Elementary Education and Teaching (42,620), Early Childhood Education and Teaching (33,737) and Secondary Education and Teaching (10,793). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
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