Animal-Assisted Therapy Basic Certificates
There are 12 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 43 |
| Master’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Animal-Assisted Therapy Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy of $70,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 89.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Animal-Assisted Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 73.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 10.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 5.3% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 16 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their basic certificate 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.
Isothermal Community College is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their basic certificate 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.
Carroll College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 17 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 12 basic certificates 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.
Hocking College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 7 basic certificates in Animal-Assisted Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Husson University is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their basic certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 4 basic certificates in Animal-Assisted Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their basic certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Wisconsin is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 2 basic certificates in Animal-Assisted Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Animal-Assisted Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their basic certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Idaho State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 1 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1 basic certificates 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.
Casper College is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Prescott College is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their basic certificate. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tri-County Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 basic certificates in Animal-Assisted Therapy. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to 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 basic certificates.
| 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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