Master’s Degrees in Music Therapy
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Education Levels of Music Therapy Majors
In 2020-2021, 143 master's degrees were awarded to music therapy majors. This makes it the 71st most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in music therapy. About 81.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 117 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music therapy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 101 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Music Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a master’s degree in music therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for music therapy students seekinga master's degree is Molloy College. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at Molloy. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Temple University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. 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. The music therapy program at Temple University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Immaculata University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at Immaculata. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY New Paltz comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. Each year, around 7,400 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at SUNY New Paltz. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at Florida State. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at TWU. About 100% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Drexel. About 60% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at SMWC. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Michigan University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at WMU.
University of Kansas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at KU. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. 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 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of the Pacific comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at Pacific. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nazareth College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,270 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at Nazareth.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Appalachian State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at Appalachian State.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Augsburg University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,277 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at Augsburg.
Shenandoah University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to music therapy majors at Shenandoah. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY Fredonia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in music therapy from SUNY Fredonia.
University of Miami comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. The music therapy program at University of Miami awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Maryville U. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kentucky comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The music therapy program at University of Kentucky awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to music therapy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 7,040 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 713 |
| Art Therapy | 454 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 274 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 214 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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