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#1 #1 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Architecture, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Marywood University awards 36 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Median Starting Salary $62,448
#2 #2 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Lesley University Cambridge, MA Annually, Lesley University grants about 46 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Digital Arts, Psychology, General, and Art Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,829
#3 #3 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Edgewood College Madison, WI At Edgewood College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Edgewood College grants 99 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,710
#4 #4 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI At Mount Mary University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $57,947
#5 #5 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Each year, Seton Hill University awards around 39 degrees to those studying Pre-Physician Assistant, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $64,410
#6 #6 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH At Ursuline College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, and Art Therapy/Therapist. In fact, Ursuline College grants 139 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,422
#7 #7 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. West Liberty University West Liberty, WV At West Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $60,084
#8 #8 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Emmanuel College Boston, MA Each year, Emmanuel College awards about 49 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Counseling Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,837
#9 #9 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Converse University Spartanburg, SC Every year, Converse University awards about 28 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Child Development, Art/Art Studies, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,128
#10 #10 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,394
#11 #11 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ At Caldwell University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Caldwell University awards 58 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,320 Median Starting Salary $58,621
#12 #12 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Each year, The University of Tampa grants around 199 degrees to students majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $62,195
#13 #13 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Naropa University Boulder, CO Annually, Naropa University awards about 43 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Art Therapy/Therapist, and Environmental Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,026
#14 #14 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Capital University Columbus, OH Each year, Capital University grants about 79 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Music, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 960–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,924
#15 #15 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC At Mars Hill University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $59,225
#16 #16 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 395 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,500
#17 #17 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Millikin University Decatur, IL Annually, Millikin University grants about 31 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $59,649
#18 #18 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN At the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $60,437
#19 #19 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA At Cedar Crest College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Cedar Crest College grants 67 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,262
#20 #20 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Springfield College Springfield, MA Each year, Springfield College awards around 83 degrees to those majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physical Therapy/Therapist, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,330 Median Starting Salary $59,450
#21 #21 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Every year, St- Thomas Aquinas College grants about 27 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 880–1,090 Median Starting Salary $63,279
#22 #22 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,870
#23 #23 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Each year, Mercyhurst University awards around 59 degrees to students majoring in Intelligence, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $60,117
#24 #24 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bethany College Lindsborg, KS Every year, Bethany College grants about 13 degrees to those majoring in Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,120 Median Starting Salary $60,123
#25 #25 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,624
#26 #26 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Taylor University Upland, IN Each year, Taylor University awards about 40 degrees to students studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Median Starting Salary $62,758
#27 #27 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Every year, Notre Dame of Maryland University awards around 121 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,849
#28 #28 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work. In fact, Union University awards 120 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $56,001
#29 #29 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI At Marian University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. In fact, Marian University awards 33 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $61,885
#30 #30 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 70 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $57,806
#31 #31 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL Annually, Eckerd College grants about 93 degrees to students studying Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Animal Behavior and Ethology, Environmental Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $62,936
#32 #32 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Stetson University DeLand, FL At Stetson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,091
#33 #33 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Arcadia University Glenside, PA Every year, Arcadia University grants around 66 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Median Starting Salary $61,510
#34 #34 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Northwestern College Orange City, IA Every year, Northwestern College awards about 44 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $64,560
#35 #35 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Carlow University grants about 86 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,804
#36 #36 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Annually, Concordia University-Nebraska awards about 38 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Agriculture, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $65,133
#37 #37 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 187 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#38 #38 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Annually, Anna Maria College grants about 64 degrees to those studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management,......view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $61,513
#39 #39 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Houston Christian University Houston, TX At Houston Christian University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Houston Christian University awards 63 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,753
#40 #40 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Alverno College Milwaukee, WI At Alverno College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $57,611
#41 #41 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Every year, Bluffton University awards about 11 degrees to students majoring in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $62,398
#42 #42 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL At Trinity Christian College, the most popular majors students study are Education, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Trinity Christian College grants 21 degrees annually to Education, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,230 Median Starting Salary $60,797
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About Art Therapy/Therapist

Art Therapy/Therapist programs prepare individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use drawing and other art media forms to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with mental, emotional, developmental, or physical disorders. Includes instruction in art, history and theory of art therapy, art therapeutic techniques, psychopathology, patient assessment and diagnosis, cultural diversity issues, legal and ethical practice issues, and professional standards and regulations.

Those who are passionate about Art Therapy/Therapist can study up to a Post masters certificate. Currently, 753 students are granted some level of degree in Art Therapy/Therapist around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in Art Therapy/Therapist in Pennsylvania than any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Art Therapy/Therapist is $38,300.

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The highest paying career for Art Therapy/Therapist majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Art Therapy/Therapist can prepare you for is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

195

Female Students

182 (93%)

Male Students

13 (6%)

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#1 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

61%

17

1,070–1,250

$62,448

#2 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

94%

23

1,040–1,240

$60,829

#3 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

95%

11

1,040–1,210

$60,710

#4 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

66%

10

930–1,080

$57,947

#5 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

76%

10

1,080–1,280

$64,410

#6 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

84%

6

1,040–1,210

$57,422

#7 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

72%

8

930–1,150

$60,084

#8 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

76%

7

1,170–1,340

$64,837

#9 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

64%

5

1,050–1,240

$60,128

#10 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

80%

15

1,130–1,370

$61,394

#11 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

65%

6

1,010–1,320

$58,621

#12 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

40%

10

1,100–1,270

$62,195

#13 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

94%

4

980–1,200

$57,026

#14 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

70%

5

960–1,210

$60,924

#15 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

68%

4

1,000–1,200

$59,225

#16 Best College for Art Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

90%

6

1,150–1,360