Alumni Outcomes
GW Art Therapy Program alumni are employed in a range of fields, reflecting the many potential applications of the discipline. Alumni work in psychiatric, educational, medical and community settings in the DC metropolitan area, throughout the U.S. and across the globe. They have served as presidents of the American Art Therapy Association and editors of the peer-reviewed Art Therapy Journal. They present research, publish and teach; direct art therapy graduate programs; and continue to work with diverse clientele in a variety of settings.
Graduate Outcomes
Graduate Satisfaction
- 95% rated “excellent” or “very good” for integration of current developments in the field
- 95% say “strongly agree” or “agree” for “My education prepared me for my career”
- 93% would “definitely” or “probably” recommend GW Art Therapy to others pursuing art therapy education
- Employer Satisfaction: 100% of site supervisors indicating student excellence
Art Therapy by the Numbers
95.2%
Average Retention Rate
2025: 96.8%
2024: 96.3%
2023: 92.6%
95.2%
Average Graduate Employment Rate*
2025: 94.1%
2024: 95.2%
2023: 96.2%
*Positive placement within six months
100%
Knowledge Rate*
2025: 100%
2024: 100%
2023: 100%
*The percentage of verified employment data
"The Art Therapy Program at GW not only prepared me to be a thoughtful clinician but also helped me to articulate the skills that I learned and compete for careers in the mental health field."
Kate Baasch, MA '09
Senior Clinical Case Manager, Miriam's Kitchen
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