Compare 34 Pre-Art Therapy. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $46,525. Top programs: $73,755+.
Pre-Art Therapy programs produce graduates earning between $43,930 and $73,755—a $30K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 34 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Mcphs University's Pre-Art Therapy program leads with graduates earning $73,755, compared to the field average of $46,525. Drexel University follows closely at $70,001, while Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania reaches $69,236—proving that specialized health programs often concentrate at institutions with deep clinical expertise rather than broad prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Mcphs University graduates borrow $25,000 and face just a 6.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania leads with a 16.5% family burden in the 'Manageable' tier—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mcphs UniversityPrivate | $73,755 | 131 | $25,000 | Excellent | $46,544 | Challenging |
| #2 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $70,001 | 79 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Challenging |
| #3 | $69,236 | 40 | $26,000 | Excellent | $26,233 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Lee UniversityPrivate | $65,665 | 24 | $25,750 | Good | $24,000 | Manageable |
| #5 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $61,398 | 74 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #6 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $59,456 | 141 | $21,221 | Excellent | $28,923 | Challenging |
| #7 | $59,456 | 5 | $21,221 | Excellent | $28,923 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $57,352 | 124 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #9 | $53,829 | 52 | $21,797 | Good | $16,998 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Benedictine UniversityPrivate | $52,874 | 88 | $22,500 | Good | $22,900 | Challenging |
| #11 | Aurora UniversityPrivate | $51,321 | 30 | $20,318 | Good | $19,500 | Challenging |
| #12 | The University Of FindlayPrivate | $50,177 | 47 | $25,439 | Manageable | $30,702 | High |
| #13 | $48,056 | 37 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #14 | $47,850 | 157 | $22,162 | Manageable | $19,508 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $46,969 | 231 | $19,500 | Good | $23,519 | High | |
| #16 | Vermont State UniversityPublic | $44,836 | 32 | $15,000 | Good | $14,735 | Challenging |
| #17 | Dominican UniversityPrivate | $44,569 | 21 | $24,411 | Manageable | $19,865 | High |
| #18 | $44,422 | 15 | $21,325 | Manageable | $28,694 | High | |
| #19 | $44,414 | 57 | $25,000 | Manageable | $18,264 | High | |
| #20 | Coppin State UniversityPublic | $43,930 | 14 | $25,000 | Manageable | $14,554 | High |
| #21 | $43,360 | 64 | $18,500 | Manageable | $23,123 | High | |
| #22 | Averett UniversityPrivate | $42,469 | 18 | $25,000 | Manageable | $28,045 | High |
| #23 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $41,567 | 24 | $23,250 | Manageable | $20,800 | High |
| #24 | $40,947 | 103 | $24,929 | Challenging | $26,683 | High | |
| #25 | Augustana CollegePrivate | $39,377 | 21 | $27,000 | Challenging | $37,219 | High |
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