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 art therapists:

• Median wage (2011): $41,060 annual
• Projected growth (2012-2020): Average (10% to 19%)
• Top industries (2010): Health Care, Social Assistance, and Government

Over 85% of ESU's art therapy students are employed upon graduation.