Animal-Assisted Therapy programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their animal-assisted therapy programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for animal-assisted therapy students pursuing a degree.
Where you study animal-assisted therapy matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Animal-Assisted Therapy rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Animal-Assisted Therapy Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Animal-Assisted Therapy in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the animal-assisted therapy degrees they offer, see the list below.
Concordia University Wisconsin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in animal-assisted therapy. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mequon. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 10 animal-assisted therapy degrees were awarded at Concordia University Wisconsin in the most recent year. Graduates of the animal-assisted therapy program make about $72,716 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,875.
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Aurora University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best animal-assisted therapy schools. Set in the suburb of Aurora, Aurora University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Aurora University graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 animal-assisted therapy students who graduated with this degree at Aurora University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, animal-assisted therapy degree recipients from Aurora University generally make around $41,856. Aurora University graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans.
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Carroll College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in animal-assisted therapy, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Helena, Carroll College is a small private not-for-profit university. Carroll College graduates 69% of students within six years. About 13 animal-assisted therapy degrees were awarded at Carroll College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, animal-assisted therapy degree recipients from Carroll College generally make around $22,319. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250.
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A rank of #4 makes Husson University one of the top schools for animal-assisted therapy. Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bangor. About 59% of students finish within six years. About 21 animal-assisted therapy degrees were awarded at Husson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the animal-assisted therapy program make about $64,570 in their early career. Husson University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
