Music Therapy Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Music Therapy. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.0% of Music Therapy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Music Therapy Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 651 students earned theirMusic Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Music Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 455 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 195 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Music Therapy Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Music Therapy of $70,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,332 |
| 4 years | $70,102 |
| 5 years | $75,167 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Music Therapy. About 86.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 21 |
| Women | 133 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 64.9% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 7.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 3.2% |
| International Students | 17 | 11.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Music Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Music Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Music Therapy students seeking a master's degree is Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Music Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Berklee College of Music comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Therapy. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Music Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Therapy. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Music Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Music Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Music Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Music Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Music Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Music Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Music Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nazareth University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Music Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Music Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Molloy University is a popular choice for Music Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Music Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Therapy. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Music Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Michigan University is a popular choice for Music Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Music Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia College & State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Music Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Therapy. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Music Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Therapy. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Music Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Augsburg University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Therapy. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Music Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Music Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Music Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Alverno College is a popular choice for Music Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Music Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University is a popular choice for Music Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Music Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for Music Therapy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Music Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Music Therapy that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 13,424 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 10,460 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1,107 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 941 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 768 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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