Compare 10 Art Therapy/Therapist. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $47,515.
With top graduates earning $71,144, Art Therapy/Therapist stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $24K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Saint Francis University's Art Therapy/Therapist program leads with graduates earning $71,144, well above the $47,515 average across Pennsylvania's 10 programs. Duquesne University follows at $64,655, while University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus rounds out the top three at $62,239—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Saint Francis University graduates borrow $27,000 and face just a 7.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making it both the top-earning and most affordable option.
| 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 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $64,655 | 69 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #3 | $62,239 | 153 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Temple UniversityPublic | $45,785 | 100 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #5 | $43,218 | 191 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #6 | $42,213 | 12 | $24,218 | Manageable | $25,252 | High | |
| #7 | Seton Hill UniversityPrivate | $40,066 | 16 | $27,000 | Challenging | $32,366 | High |
| #8 | $38,020 | 48 | $25,000 | Challenging | $23,528 | High | |
| #9 | Marywood UniversityPrivate | $37,037 | 15 | $26,186 | Challenging | $30,588 | High |
| #10 | $30,771 | 7 | $26,798 | High | $26,073 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
