Master’s Degrees in Music Therapy
Education Levels of Music Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 174 people earned their master's degree in music therapy. 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 | 489 |
| Master’s Degree | 174 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Music Therapy Majors With Master’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 master's degree in music therapy. About 87.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 152 |
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 | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 118 |
| International Students | 17 |
| 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. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Molloy. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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 $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, 13 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Temple. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in music therapy from SUNY New Paltz.
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 $27,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Immaculata.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Florida State. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% 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. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in music therapy from TWU. About 77% of this group were women, and 23% 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 $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Drexel. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% 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 $31,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in music therapy from SMWC. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% 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 $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, 7 people received their master's degree in music therapy from 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 $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in music therapy from KU.
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 $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, 5 people received their master's degree in music therapy from ASU - Tempe. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $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, 5 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Pacific. Of these students, 40% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $38,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Nazareth.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Augsburg University. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,142 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Augsburg. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Appalachian State University. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Appalachian State.
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 $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, 3 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Shenandoah. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Miami 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 $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in music therapy from U Miami. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in music therapy from IUPUI. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in music therapy from UK. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in music therapy from Maryville U.
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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 | 6,059 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 676 |
| Art Therapy | 464 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 250 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 193 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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