Music Therapy at Appalachian State University
If you plan to study Music Therapy, consider the program at Appalachian State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Appalachian State University sits in Boone, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 music therapy graduations were recorded at Appalachian State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Appalachian State University
Distance learning is available at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Music Therapy Rankings at Appalachian State University
Rankings can help you compare Appalachian State University’s Music Therapy program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #None |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 26 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #None |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 47 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #None |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 26 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #None |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 47 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Music Therapy graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music Therapy graduates at Appalachian State University are 86% women (12) and 14% men (2).
Music Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University
Among the 9 bachelor’s music therapy graduates at Appalachian State University, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Music Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, lower than the national average of 23%.*
Music Therapy Master’s Program at Appalachian State University
Of the 5 master’s music therapy degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Therapy master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Music Therapy Graduates
Those who complete Music Therapy program at Appalachian State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Music Therapy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Therapists, All Other | $121,750 |
| Music Therapists | $71,670 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Art Therapists | $40,748 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.