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Music Therapy in New York

Music Therapy Schools in New York

52 students earned Music Therapy degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Music Therapy is the 442nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Therapy Majors in New York

Music Therapy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 35
Master’s Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In New York, a music therapy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music therapy majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Music Therapy Grads in New York

22,830 people in the state and 211,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to music therapy.

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Wages for Music Therapy Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a music therapy grad in the state is $72,900, compared to a typical salary of $57,680 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New York that offer music therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Molloy College

Rockville Centre
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,519. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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#2

Nazareth College

Rochester
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,791 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. An average student at Nazareth will pay a net price of $31,218. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Nazareth.

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#3

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,055 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,526. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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#3

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at SUNY New Paltz. 99% of students get financical aid.

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Music Therapy Careers in NY

Some of the careers music therapy majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Therapists 21% $62,050

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music therapy.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Physical Therapy 1,350
Occupational Therapy 1,095
Art Therapy 118
Recreational Therapy 112
Dance Therapy 28
Rehabilitation Counseling 18
Animal-Assisted Therapy 10
Other Rehabilitation Professions 10

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