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#1

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

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI

Mount Mary University is a fairly selective school. Around 1,340 applications are received by the school...

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$22,897

Median Starting Salary

$57,947

#2

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

Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Eckerd College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,150–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$41,857

Median Starting Salary

$62,936

#3

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

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$32,414

Median Starting Salary

$60,829

#4

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

Marywood University
Scranton, PA

In general, Marywood University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,030–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$22,504

Median Starting Salary

$62,448

#5

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

Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH

Ursuline College is a non selective school. Around 610 applications are received by Ursuline College every...

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,020–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$14,502

Median Starting Salary

$57,422

#6

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

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

Cedar Crest College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

980–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$23,500

Median Starting Salary

$58,262

#7

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

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

1,030–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$23,935

Median Starting Salary

$61,394

#8

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

Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ

Caldwell University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,020–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$20,612

Median Starting Salary

$58,621

#9

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

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Capital University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 4,370 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$24,439

Median Starting Salary

$60,924

#10

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

Naropa University
Boulder, CO

In general, Naropa University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

980–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$28,145

Median Starting Salary

$57,026

#11

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

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 2,700 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$24,576

Median Starting Salary

$64,410

#12

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

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

In general, Long Island University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,110–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$25,802

Median Starting Salary

$55,500

#13

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

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA

Generally, Carlow University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

850–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$17,437

Median Starting Salary

$58,804

#14

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

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL

Overall, The University of Tampa is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,100–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$34,653

Median Starting Salary

$62,195

#15

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

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Overall, Springfield College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$27,930

Median Starting Salary

$59,450

#16

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

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Overall, Taylor University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$27,366

Median Starting Salary

$62,758

#17

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

Edgewood College
Madison, WI

Edgewood College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,040–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$28,189

Median Starting Salary

$60,710

#18

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

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

St- Thomas Aquinas College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

920–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$21,745

Median Starting Salary

$63,279

#19

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

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

the University of Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$22,283

Median Starting Salary

$60,870

#20

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

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA

Emmanuel College is a somewhat selective school. They receive roughly 5,790 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,170–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$32,273

Median Starting Salary

$64,837

#21

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

Union University
Jackson, TN

Union University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$28,585

Median Starting Salary

$56,001

#22

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

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 3,700 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,140–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$27,937

Median Starting Salary

$57,806

#23

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

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Overall, West Liberty University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

670–890

Est. Net Price *

$13,788

Median Starting Salary

$60,084

#24

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

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Arcadia University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 6,320 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$29,692

Median Starting Salary

$61,510

#25

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

Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL

In general, Trinity Christian College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$18,822

Median Starting Salary

$60,797

#26

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

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Overall, Converse University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$19,653

Median Starting Salary

$60,128

#27

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

Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE

Concordia University-Nebraska is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$23,067

Median Starting Salary

$65,133

#28

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

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA

Mercyhurst University is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 3,600 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

990–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$24,935

Median Starting Salary

$60,117

#29

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

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Overall, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$21,755

Median Starting Salary

$57,377

#30

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

Northwestern College
Orange City, IA

In general, Northwestern College is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$25,198

Median Starting Salary

$64,560

#31

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

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Millikin University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$10,492

Median Starting Salary

$59,649

#32

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

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

920–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$22,675

Median Starting Salary

$58,849

#33

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

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN

the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

940–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$18,162

Median Starting Salary

$60,437

#34

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

Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI

Overall, Marian University is a fairly selective school. They receive 1,262 applications every year .

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

930–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$25,394

Median Starting Salary

$61,885

#35

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

Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX

Houston Baptist University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 10,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,070–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$19,515

Median Starting Salary

$57,753

#36

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

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI

Alverno College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

890–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$18,097

Median Starting Salary

$57,611

#37

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

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA

Anna Maria College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

780–990

Est. Net Price *

$23,894

Median Starting Salary

$61,513

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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 Doctors degree research scholarship. Currently, 755 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
199
Female Students
191 (95%)
Male Students
8 (4%)

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