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#1

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

Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY

Sarah Lawrence College is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 5,190 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,290–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$42,781

Median Starting Salary

$64,544

#2

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

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,240–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$39,267

Median Starting Salary

$56,262

#3

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

Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute-Main is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,180–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$47,326

Median Starting Salary

$62,227

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Dance Therapy/Therapist

Dance Therapy/Therapist programs prepare individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use the therapeutic application of creative dance movement to assist in promoting client rehabilitation and physical, emotional, and mental health. Includes instruction in neuroanatomy, personality development, movement and motor behavior, psychology, dance, creative expression modalities, improvisation, group psychology and leadership, client evaluation and supervision, dance therapy practice, and professional standards and ethics.

New York grants the most Masters degrees in Dance Therapy/Therapist of all US states with 19 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Dance Therapy/Therapist can expect around 100% percent of their classmates to be women and 0% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Dance Therapy/Therapist is $38,300.

Popularity of Dance Therapy/Therapist Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Dance Therapy/Therapist majors, some of the most in demand careers include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Therapists, All Other . Not only that, Dance Therapy/Therapist graduates may find a high-paying job, such as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary or Therapists, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Dance Therapy/Therapist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Dance Therapy/Therapist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
32
Female Students
32 (100%)
Male Students
(0%)

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