Compare 6 Pre-Art Therapy. programs in the West. Average earnings: $44,577.
With top graduates earning $59,456, Pre-Art Therapy stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $15K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Oregon State University's Pre-Art Therapy program leads with graduates earning $59,456, significantly above the regional average of $44,577. Arizona State University Campus Immersion follows at $46,969 with a larger cohort of 231 students, demonstrating that strong outcomes come from program-specific factors, not institutional brand.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Oregon State graduates borrow $21,221 and face just a 7.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, though family debt pushes the burden to 20.3%.
Highest program earnings: $59,456
Strong outcomes ($46,969) with 90% acceptance
7.9% payment burden | Excellent
20.3% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $59,456 | 141 | $21,221 | Excellent | $28,923 | Challenging |
| #2 | $59,456 | 5 | $21,221 | Excellent | $28,923 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $46,969 | 231 | $19,500 | Good | $23,519 | High | |
| #4 | $43,360 | 64 | $18,500 | Manageable | $23,123 | High | |
| #5 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $29,685 | 9 | $20,500 | High | $18,968 | High |
| #6 | $28,534 | 25 | $28,312 | High | $15,000 | 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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