Compare 24 Art Therapy/Therapist. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $47,247.
The highest-earning Art Therapy/Therapist program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $33K earnings gap across 24 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
College Of Saint Mary's Art Therapy/Therapist program leads with graduates earning $68,941, followed closely by Saint Louis University at $68,462. The average across all programs is $47,247, yet these standout programs demonstrate how specialized healthcare education thrives at focused institutions rather than following traditional prestige hierarchies.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University Of Kansas graduates borrow $21,000 and face just a 6.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $66,630 post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | College Of Saint MaryPrivate | $68,941 | 43 | $24,250 | Excellent | $21,389 | Manageable |
| #2 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $68,462 | 58 | $25,000 | Excellent | $34,177 | Challenging |
| #3 | University Of KansasPublic | $66,630 | 13 | $21,000 | Excellent | $32,347 | Challenging |
| #4 | $66,266 | 60 | $26,188 | Good | $22,488 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $59,937 | 68 | $25,000 | Good | $18,264 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $55,568 | 84 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $52,250 | 36 | $22,057 | Good | $14,269 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $51,056 | 45 | $23,000 | Good | $16,149 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $50,331 | 59 | $22,500 | Good | $16,958 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $50,184 | 21 | $23,000 | Good | $11,000 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $48,443 | 39 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #12 | $45,854 | 53 | $25,000 | Manageable | $16,878 | High | |
| #13 | $45,042 | 43 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,103 | High | |
| #14 | Aurora UniversityPrivate | $41,856 | 18 | $20,318 | Manageable | $19,500 | High |
| #15 | Mount Mary UniversityPrivate | $41,392 | 26 | $25,288 | Challenging | $18,000 | High |
| #16 | University Of ToledoPublic | $40,733 | 44 | $22,250 | Manageable | $19,243 | High |
| #17 | $39,784 | 40 | $24,500 | Challenging | $26,392 | High | |
| #18 | Wartburg CollegePrivate | $37,208 | 11 | $27,000 | High | $27,152 | High |
| #19 | $37,095 | 31 | $22,750 | Challenging | $14,381 | High | |
| #20 | Alverno CollegePrivate | $36,361 | 8 | $27,000 | High | $18,500 | High |
| #21 | $35,850 | 12 | $21,543 | Challenging | $19,500 | High | |
| #22 | $34,418 | 17 | $24,250 | High | $12,987 | High | |
| #23 | $33,530 | 88 | $16,704 | Challenging | $24,323 | High | |
| #24 | Emporia State UniversityPublic | $26,739 | 5 | $19,500 | High | $15,050 | 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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