Animal-Assisted Therapy Master’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy.
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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 (this page) | 36 |
Earnings of Animal-Assisted Therapy Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s 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)
The data on debt ranges for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Isothermal Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 17 master's 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 master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's 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 master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Husson University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's 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.
Lake Erie College is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's 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.
Concordia University-Wisconsin comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 2 master's 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.
Idaho State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Animal-Assisted Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wilson College is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's 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.
Casper College is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Animal-Assisted Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Prescott College is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tri-County Community College is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus is a popular choice for Animal-Assisted Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. 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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 13,424 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 10,460 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1,107 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 768 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 722 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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