Bachelor’s Degrees in Art Therapy
Education Levels of Art Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 180 people earned their bachelor's degree in art therapy. This earns it the #428 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in art therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 464 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 180 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
| Basic Certificate | 6 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Art Therapy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for art therapy majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in art therapy. About 97.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 176 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of art therapy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 135 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Art Therapy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in art therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for art therapy students seekinga bachelor's degree is Carlow University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,376 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Carlow.
Lesley University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in art therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Lesley. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Marywood University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Marywood. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ursuline College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in art therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,981 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Ursuline College.
Seton Hill University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in art therapy. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Seton Hill. About 92% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Caldwell University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in art therapy. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Caldwell. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Temple University. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Temple. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cedar Crest College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Cedar Crest.
Naropa University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in art therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Naropa.
Capital University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in art therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,298 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Capital.
University of Indianapolis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in art therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from UIndy.
LIU Post is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in art therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from LIU Post. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mount Mary University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in art therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Mount Mary. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Mercyhurst University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Mercyhurst. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
West Liberty University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in art therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from West Liberty University. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Converse College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in art therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Converse.
Emmanuel College Massachusetts comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in art therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,319 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Emmanuel Boston.
The 15th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Mars Hill University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Mars Hill.
The 20th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,646 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to art therapy that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Science | 970 |
| Recreational Therapy | 673 |
| Occupational Therapy | 612 |
| Music Therapy | 489 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 342 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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