Therapists, all other

SOC Code: 29-1129
Also known as:
Animal Assisted Therapist, Animal Therapist, Aromatherapist, Auriculotherapist, Aviation Medicine Specialist
Median Annual Salary
$65,010
+11.5% growth (2024-2034)
4K
Openings/Year
56K
Current Jobs

What Therapists, all other Do

All therapists not listed separately.

💰 Salary

$65,010
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

+11.5%
Much faster than average

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

4K
Projected average per year

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

56,100

Projected Employment (2034)

62,500

Related Careers

Marriage and family therapists

$63,780 • +12.6% growth

Recreational therapists

$60,280 • +3.3% growth

Therapists, all other

$65,010 • +11.5% growth

Top Skills Required

Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Active Listening
Speaking

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
  • Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
  • Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.
  • Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
  • Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.
  • Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.
  • Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
  • Select or prepare artistic media or related equipment or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives.
  • Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for art therapy.

Technology & Tools

Adobe Acrobat Adobe After Effects Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop IBM SPSS Statistics Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook

📚 Entry-Level Education

Bachelor's degree
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

Master's Degree
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Therapists, all other

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a therapists, all other:

Art Therapy/Therapist

768 degrees awarded • 69 colleges offer this program

Music Therapy/Therapist

651 degrees awarded • 66 colleges offer this program

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other

621 degrees awarded • 49 colleges offer this program

Animal-Assisted Therapy

93 degrees awarded • 12 colleges offer this program

Movement Therapy and Movement Education

75 degrees awarded • 5 colleges offer this program

Play Therapy/Therapist

65 degrees awarded • 5 colleges offer this program

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General

51 degrees awarded • 6 colleges offer this program

Dance Therapy/Therapist

48 degrees awarded • 5 colleges offer this program

Horticulture Therapy/Therapist

15 degrees awarded • 1 colleges offer this program

Best Colleges for Becoming a Therapists, all other

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become therapists, all other.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 New York University New York, NY 17 A
2 Florida International University Miami, FL 119 B+
3 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ 63 B+
4 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA 53 B+
5 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 43 B+
6 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 37 B+
7 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN 15 B+
8 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 11 B+
9 Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY 44 B
10 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA 40 B
11 Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN 37 B
12 Temple University Philadelphia, PA 35 B
13 Berklee College of Music Boston, MA 31 B
14 George Washington University Washington, DC 22 B
15 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ 20 B
16 Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ 17 B
17 Appalachian State University Boone, NC 14 B
18 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL 13 B
19 Coppin State University Baltimore, MD 11 B
20 University of Louisville Louisville, KY 11 B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do therapists, all other make?
The median annual salary for therapists, all other is $65,010.
What education do therapists, all other need?
Most therapists, all other positions require a bachelor's degree. Common degree programs include Art Therapy/Therapist, Music Therapy/Therapist, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other.
Is becoming a therapists, all other a good career choice?
Therapists, all other is projected to see +11.5% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which is much faster than average for all occupations. With approximately 4,100 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for therapists, all other?
Top colleges for aspiring therapists, all other include New York University, Florida International University, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, Florida State University. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to therapists, all other?
Therapists, all other may also be known as: Animal Assisted Therapist, Animal Therapist, Aromatherapist, Auriculotherapist, Aviation Medicine Specialist, Chemical Dependency Therapist, Child Life Therapist, Clinical Fellow, Colon Therapist, Corrective and Manual Arts Therapist, Corrective Therapist, Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Ear Specialist, Ecotherapist, Educational Therapist, Electrotherapist, Exercise Scientist, Health Therapist, Heliotherapist. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.