Compare 75 Art Therapy/Therapist. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $45,067. Top programs: $71,144+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Art Therapy/Therapist tells a different story. Across 75 programs, earnings range from $52K to $71K—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation. The $19K spread proves that program-level evaluation matters more than institutional prestige.
Saint Francis University's Art Therapy program leads with graduates earning $71,144, followed closely by College of Saint Mary at $68,941. These outcomes challenge traditional assumptions—regional programs like Saint Francis outperform many prestigious institutions while the field averages $45,067 across all programs.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Worcester State University graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 6.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $65,417 post-grad income, proving smart program choice beats brand names.
Highest program earnings: $71,144
Strong outcomes ($71,144) with 77% acceptance
6.2% payment burden | Excellent
12.7% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Saint Francis UniversityPrivate | $71,144 | 50 | $27,000 | Excellent | $38,844 | Challenging |
| #2 | College Of Saint MaryPrivate | $68,941 | 43 | $24,250 | Excellent | $21,389 | Manageable |
| #3 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $68,462 | 58 | $25,000 | Excellent | $34,177 | Challenging |
| #4 | University Of KansasPublic | $66,630 | 13 | $21,000 | Excellent | $32,347 | Challenging |
| #5 | $66,266 | 60 | $26,188 | Good | $22,488 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $65,417 | 23 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,518 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Husson UniversityPrivate | $65,391 | 29 | $27,000 | Good | $20,075 | Manageable |
| #8 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $64,655 | 69 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #9 | $64,203 | 30 | $23,250 | Excellent | $16,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | D'youville UniversityPrivate | $64,089 | 28 | $25,000 | Good | $25,000 | Manageable |
| #11 | $63,484 | 40 | $26,814 | Good | $36,545 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Keuka CollegePrivate | $62,344 | 48 | $27,000 | Good | $29,800 | Challenging |
| #13 | $62,239 | 153 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $61,867 | 50 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | Challenging |
| #15 | $59,937 | 68 | $25,000 | Good | $18,264 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $59,674 | 74 | $22,500 | Good | $14,685 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $55,568 | 84 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $52,330 | 80 | $23,704 | Good | $18,400 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $52,250 | 36 | $22,057 | Good | $14,269 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Assumption UniversityPrivate | $51,618 | 65 | $27,000 | Manageable | $45,926 | High |
| #21 | $51,056 | 45 | $23,000 | Good | $16,149 | Challenging | |
| #22 | $50,331 | 59 | $22,500 | Good | $16,958 | Challenging | |
| #23 | $50,184 | 21 | $23,000 | Good | $11,000 | Manageable | |
| #24 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $49,525 | 148 | $24,000 | Manageable | $53,476 | High |
| #25 | $48,443 | 39 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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