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#1

#1 Best College for Animal-Assisted Therapy in the U.S.

Carroll College
Helena, MT

Carroll College is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

920–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$23,916

Median Starting Salary

$63,199
#2

#2 Best College for Animal-Assisted Therapy in the U.S.

Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives approximately 2,920 applications...

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

990–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$19,350

Median Starting Salary

$59,610
#3

#3 Best College for Animal-Assisted Therapy in the U.S.

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY

Generally, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

920–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$17,602

Median Starting Salary

$59,980
#4

#4 Best College for Animal-Assisted Therapy in the U.S.

Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH

Lake Erie College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$22,678

Median Starting Salary

$61,666
#5

#5 Best College for Animal-Assisted Therapy in the U.S.

Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA

Generally, Wilson College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$23,923

Median Starting Salary

$60,088
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About Animal-Assisted Therapy

Animal-Assisted Therapy programs prepare health and human service professionals to integrate the use of animals into their treatment practices in order to facilitate change in people with mental and physical disabilities. Includes instruction in psychology, psychology of disabilities, animal behavior, animal training, the human-animal bond, integration of animals into therapeutic settings, and ethical and cultural issues.

Students who are interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy can study up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Currently, 76 students earn a some level of degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy in Illinois than any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy is $38,300.

Popularity of Animal-Assisted Therapy Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy can prepare you for is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
43
Female Students
40 (93%)
Male Students
3 (6%)

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