Bachelor’s Degrees in Music Therapy
Education Levels of Music Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 489 people earned their bachelor's degree in music therapy. This earns it the #42 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 489 |
| Master’s Degree | 174 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Music Therapy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in music therapy. About 89.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 53 |
| Women | 436 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music therapy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 354 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
Most Popular Music Therapy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 73 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in music therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Berklee College of Music tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for music therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,277 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Berklee College of Music. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music therapy. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from SHSU. Of these students, 94% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Belmont University. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Belmont. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Shenandoah University. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Shenandoah. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Michigan University. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from WMU. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Temple. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music therapy. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from ASU - Tempe. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia College & State University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,292 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Georgia College.
University of the Pacific comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music therapy. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,506 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,924 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Pacific. Of these students, 71% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kansas is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music therapy. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from KU. About 90% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cleveland State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music therapy. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Cleveland State University.
Florida State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music therapy. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Florida State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University Fort Wayne. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,049 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from PFW. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Molloy College. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Molloy. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY Fredonia is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music therapy. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from SUNY Fredonia. About 93% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from SRU.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from USU.
Seattle Pacific University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music therapy. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,965 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from SPU.
Loyola University New Orleans is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music therapy. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Loyola New Orleans. Of these students, 91% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to music therapy that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Science | 970 |
| Recreational Therapy | 673 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 342 |
| Physical Therapy | 292 |
| Art Therapy | 180 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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