Animal-Assisted Therapy Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy is offered at 12 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women.
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Education Levels of Animal-Assisted Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 93 people earned theirAnimal-Assisted Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Animal-Assisted Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 43 |
| Master’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Animal-Assisted Therapy Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy of $70,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,332 |
| 4 years | $70,102 |
| 5 years | $75,167 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
The racial-ethnic distribution of Animal-Assisted Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 90.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 10.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
Aurora University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Isothermal Community College is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carroll College is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 17 associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hocking College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Husson University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Erie College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 4 associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Wisconsin comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 2 associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Idaho State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 1 associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wilson College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Casper College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Prescott College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tri-County Community College is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Animal-Assisted Therapy that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 13,424 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 10,460 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1,107 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 941 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 768 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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