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Art Therapists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary
$77,930/yr
Typical range
$58,850 – $105,760
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)

What a Art Therapists does

Art therapists use creative art-making to help clients process emotions, trauma, and mental health challenges in a therapeutic setting. They work with people of all ages in hospitals, clinics, schools, and private practice.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).

Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~4 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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