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Bachelor’s Degrees in Art Therapy

358 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 55 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in art therapy. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 19% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of art therapy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Art Therapy Majors

In 2020-2021, 358 bachelor's degrees were awarded to art therapy majors. This makes it the 50th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in art therapy at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 454
Bachelor’s Degree 358
Undergraduate Certificate 25
Graduate Certificate 8
Basic Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree 6

Earnings of Art Therapy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for art therapy students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in art therapy. About 91.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 29
Women 329
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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 14
Hispanic or Latino 38
White 271
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 25
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There are 55 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in art therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
132 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carlow University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,438 per year. The art therapy program at Carlow University awarded 132 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#2

Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
37 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lesley University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in art therapy. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Lesley. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#3

Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Marywood University is the 3rd 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 $35,534 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,888 per year. The art therapy program at Marywood University awarded 19 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, Ohio
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ursuline College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,320 per year. The art therapy program at Ursuline College awarded 13 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#4

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, Pennsylvania
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seton Hill University 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 $38,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,534 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Seton Hill. Of these students, 100% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Caldwell University

Caldwell, New Jersey
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Caldwell University 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 $34,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Caldwell. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Temple University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in art therapy. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 bachelor's degrees were handed out to art therapy majors at Temple. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#8

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cedar Crest College is the 8th 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 $41,991 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,479 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to art therapy majors at Cedar Crest. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#8

Naropa University

Boulder, Colorado
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Naropa University. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,556 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Naropa.

#10

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Capital University. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 bachelor's degrees were handed out to art therapy majors at Capital. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Indianapolis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,224 per year. The art therapy program at University of Indianapolis awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#11

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

LIU Post 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 $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. The art therapy program at LIU Post awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#11

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. The art therapy program at Miami University - Oxford awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Mount Mary University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,882 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to art therapy majors at Mount Mary. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#15

Mercyhurst University

Erie, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Mercyhurst 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 $39,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,543 per year. The art therapy program at Mercyhurst University awarded 4 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

West Liberty University 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 $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,786 per year. The art therapy program at West Liberty University awarded 4 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

Converse College

Spartanburg, South Carolina
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Converse College 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 $19,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,488 per year. The art therapy program at Converse College awarded 4 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#15

Emmanuel College Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for art therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Emmanuel College Massachusetts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,319 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to art therapy majors at Emmanuel Boston. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#15

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, North Carolina
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mars Hill 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 $35,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,211 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in art therapy from Mars Hill. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne is the 20th 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 $32,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,418 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to art therapy majors at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to art therapy that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Rehabilitation Science 990
Occupational Therapy 793
Recreational Therapy 706
Music Therapy 492
Other Rehabilitation Professions 346

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.

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