Master’s Degrees in Music Therapy
Education Levels of Music Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 174 people earned their master's degree in music therapy. This makes it the 453rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 489 |
| Master’s Degree | 174 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Music Therapy Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for music therapy majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for music therapy students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in music therapy. About 87.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 152 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music therapy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 118 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Music Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a master’s degree in music therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Molloy College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Molloy. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Temple. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Immaculata University. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Immaculata.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY New Paltz. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in music therapy from SUNY New Paltz.
The 5th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Florida State. Of these students, 92% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Woman's University. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in music therapy from TWU. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Drexel University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music therapy. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Drexel. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in music therapy from SMWC. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Michigan University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in music therapy from WMU.
The 10th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kansas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in music therapy from KU.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in music therapy from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Pacific. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,506 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,924 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Pacific. About 40% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nazareth College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Nazareth.
Appalachian State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music therapy. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Appalachian State.
Augsburg University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music therapy. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,142 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Augsburg. Of these students, 92% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Shenandoah University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Shenandoah. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in music therapy from U Miami. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music therapy. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Maryville U.
The 17th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kentucky. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in music therapy from UK. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to music therapy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 6,059 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 676 |
| Art Therapy | 464 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 250 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 193 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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