Music Therapy at Sam Houston State University
If you plan to study Music Therapy, take a look at what Sam Houston State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sam Houston State University is in Huntsville, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 music therapy degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sam Houston State University
Online coursework is an option at Sam Houston State University. Of 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Music Therapy Rankings at Sam Houston State University
Use these rankings to compare Sam Houston State University’s Music Therapy program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Texas | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 26 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Music Therapy graduates at Sam Houston State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Music Therapy graduates at Sam Houston State University are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).
Music Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Of the 15 bachelor’s music therapy graduates at Sam Houston State University, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Music Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, above 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 Sam Houston State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
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