Compare 6 Art Therapy/Therapist. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $38,772.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Art Therapy/Therapist tells a different story. Across 6 programs in Texas, earnings range from $28,195 to $48,127—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of The Incarnate Word's Art Therapy program leads with graduates earning $48,127, well above the $38,772 average. University of North Texas follows at $43,336, while UT Rio Grande Valley produces graduates earning $39,930—demonstrating that program strength varies independently of institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UT Rio Grande Valley graduates borrow $12,950 and face just a 10.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That's a 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates can pay off student debt with about 4 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $48,127
Strong outcomes with 93% acceptance
10.2% payment burden | Good
17.6% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $48,127 | 41 | $27,000 | Manageable | $25,775 | High | |
| #2 | $43,336 | 77 | $19,250 | Manageable | $23,211 | High | |
| #3 | $39,930 | 164 | $12,950 | Good | $8,107 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $38,339 | 11 | $19,218 | Manageable | $13,471 | High |
| #5 | $34,704 | 27 | $23,409 | High | $18,080 | High | |
| #6 | $28,195 | 46 | $18,000 | High | $11,916 | 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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