Compare 26 Art Therapy/Therapist. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $48,401.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Art Therapy/Therapist tells a different story. Across 26 programs, earnings range from $37,037 to $71,144—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Saint Francis University's Art Therapy/Therapist program leads with graduates earning $71,144, well above the $48,401 average. Worcester State University follows at $65,417, while Husson University rounds out the top three at $65,391—demonstrating that specialized programs create their own competitive landscape.
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. Saint Francis University graduates earn more but carry higher debt, creating a 7.6% burden—still excellent affordability.
| 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 | $65,417 | 23 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,518 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Husson UniversityPrivate | $65,391 | 29 | $27,000 | Good | $20,075 | Manageable |
| #4 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $64,655 | 69 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #5 | D'youville UniversityPrivate | $64,089 | 28 | $25,000 | Good | $25,000 | Manageable |
| #6 | $63,484 | 40 | $26,814 | Good | $36,545 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Keuka CollegePrivate | $62,344 | 48 | $27,000 | Good | $29,800 | Challenging |
| #8 | $62,239 | 153 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $61,867 | 50 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | Challenging |
| #10 | $52,330 | 80 | $23,704 | Good | $18,400 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Assumption UniversityPrivate | $51,618 | 65 | $27,000 | Manageable | $45,926 | High |
| #12 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $49,525 | 148 | $24,000 | Manageable | $53,476 | High |
| #13 | $46,350 | 19 | $21,500 | Manageable | $24,455 | High | |
| #14 | Temple UniversityPublic | $45,785 | 100 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #15 | $43,218 | 191 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #16 | $42,213 | 12 | $24,218 | Manageable | $25,252 | High | |
| #17 | Seton Hill UniversityPrivate | $40,066 | 16 | $27,000 | Challenging | $32,366 | High |
| #18 | Nazareth UniversityPrivate | $39,739 | 16 | $26,038 | Challenging | $42,000 | High |
| #19 | $38,020 | 48 | $25,000 | Challenging | $23,528 | High | |
| #20 | Marywood UniversityPrivate | $37,037 | 15 | $26,186 | Challenging | $30,588 | High |
| #21 | Berklee College Of MusicPrivate | $36,349 | 33 | $25,000 | Challenging | $87,996 | High |
| #22 | Utica UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 12 | $22,500 | Challenging | $25,500 | High |
| #23 | Lesley UniversityPrivate | $31,308 | 40 | $21,000 | High | $31,465 | High |
| #24 | $30,771 | 7 | $26,798 | High | $26,073 | High | |
| #25 | $30,047 | 15 | $24,499 | High | $14,745 | High |
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