Information for your career

Professional Organizations

• American Art Therapy Association
• Art Therapy Credentials Board
• International Expressive Arts Therapy Association
• Kansas Art Therapy Association
• National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies Associations

Student Organization

• Student Art Therapy Organization - facebook and twitter

Employment Information

The art therapy profession continues to expand rapidly. Starting salaries depend on the type of practice and geographical area.

The federal O*NET Online source provides these statistics for professional art therapists:

• Median wage (2022): $60,800 annual
• Projected growth (2021-2031): Much faster than average (11%)
• Top industries (2021): Health Care and Social Assistance