Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music
If you are interested in studying Music Therapy, take a look at what Berklee College of Music. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Berklee College of Music is located in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 music therapy degrees were granted at Berklee College of Music.
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Studying Online at Berklee College of Music
Many students take online classes at Berklee College of Music. Of 8,369 students, 1,790 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,622 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Music Therapy graduates at Berklee College of Music, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music Therapy graduates at Berklee College of Music are 81% women (25) and 19% men (6).
Music Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Berklee College of Music
Of the 31 bachelor’s music therapy degrees awarded at Berklee College of Music, 81% were women (25) and 19% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Berklee College of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Music Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Berklee College of Music, higher than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Music Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Music Therapy program at Berklee College of Music pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Music Therapy graduates, 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.