Compare 6 Art Therapy/Therapist. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $49,815.
Art Therapy/Therapist programs produce graduates earning between $31,308 and $65,417—a $34K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 6 ranked programs in Massachusetts, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Worcester State University's Art Therapy/Therapist program leads with graduates earning $65,417, outpacing the state average of $49,815 by $15K. Boston University follows at $61,867 despite its 11% admission rate versus Worcester State's 90%—proof that accessible programs can deliver superior outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Worcester State 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 post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.3.
Highest program earnings: $65,417
Strong outcomes ($65,417) with 90% 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 | $65,417 | 23 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,518 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $61,867 | 50 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | Challenging |
| #3 | $52,330 | 80 | $23,704 | Good | $18,400 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Assumption UniversityPrivate | $51,618 | 65 | $27,000 | Manageable | $45,926 | High |
| #5 | Berklee College Of MusicPrivate | $36,349 | 33 | $25,000 | Challenging | $87,996 | High |
| #6 | Lesley UniversityPrivate | $31,308 | 40 | $21,000 | High | $31,465 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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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