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Bachelor’s Degrees in Music Therapy

492 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in music therapy is offered at 73 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.7% of music therapy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Music Therapy Majors

In 2020-2021, 492 bachelor's degrees were awarded to music therapy majors. 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 492
Master’s Degree 143
Graduate Certificate 25
Undergraduate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree 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

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in music therapy. About 87.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 64
Women 428
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The racial-ethnic distribution of music therapy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 18
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 50
White 346
International Students 18
Other Races/Ethnicities 41
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There are 73 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in music therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Berklee College of Music

Boston, Massachusetts
31 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $45,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,478 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Berklee College of Music. About 74% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
26 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The music therapy program at Sam Houston State University awarded 26 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#3

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee
22 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $36,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,300 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Belmont. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#4

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $33,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,080 per year. The music therapy program at Shenandoah University awarded 16 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 bachelor's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at Temple. About 86% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women

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 $13,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,884 per year. The music therapy program at Western Michigan University awarded 14 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#5

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
14 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Woman's University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music therapy. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. The music therapy program at Texas Woman's University awarded 14 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The music therapy program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 13 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The music therapy program at Georgia College & State University awarded 13 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#10

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cleveland State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at Cleveland State University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
12 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. The music therapy program at University of Kansas awarded 12 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#10

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,128 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at Pacific. Of these students, 75% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The music therapy program at Florida State University awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#14

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from Molloy. About 90% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $35,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,273 per year. The music therapy program at Seattle Pacific University awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 bachelor's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at USU.

#14

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. 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. The music therapy program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#14

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University Fort Wayne. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,703 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,860 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in music therapy from PFW. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#14

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The music therapy program at SUNY Fredonia awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $41,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,249 per year. The music therapy program at Loyola University New Orleans awarded 9 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to music therapy that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Rehabilitation Science 990
Occupational Therapy 793
Recreational Therapy 706
Art Therapy 358
Other Rehabilitation Professions 346

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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