Animal-Assisted Therapy at Aurora University
If you are interested in studying Animal-Assisted Therapy, take a look at what Aurora University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Aurora University sits in Aurora, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 animal-assisted therapy degrees were granted at Aurora University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Aurora University
Online coursework is an option at Aurora University. Among 5,923 students, 1,827 (31%) studied exclusively online and 802 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Animal-Assisted Therapy Rankings at Aurora University
Use these rankings to compare Aurora University’s Animal-Assisted Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 9 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Animal-Assisted Therapy graduates at Aurora University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Animal-Assisted Therapy graduates at Aurora University are 89% women (17) and 11% men (2).
Animal-Assisted Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Aurora University
Of the 19 bachelor’s animal-assisted therapy degrees awarded at Aurora University, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal-Assisted Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Aurora University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Animal-Assisted Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Aurora University, above the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Animal-Assisted Therapy Graduates
Those who complete Animal-Assisted Therapy program at Aurora University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Animal-Assisted Therapy graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Therapists, All Other | $121,750 |
| Music Therapists | $71,670 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Art Therapists | $40,748 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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