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Music Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania

94 Music Therapy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Music Therapy major is the 53rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Therapy Majors in Pennsylvania

Music Therapy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 56
Master’s Degree 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a music therapy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music therapy majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Music Therapy Grads in Pennsylvania

12,560 people in the state and 211,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to music therapy.

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Wages for Music Therapy Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a music therapy grad in the state is $53,930, compared to a typical salary of $57,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer music therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Temple grads earn an average salary of $47,659.

#2

Immaculata University

Immaculata
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,563 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,531 a year. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Immaculata.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,927. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,613 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,554 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

#6

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

In their early career, Duquesne grads earn an average salary of $56,932. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#7

Seton Hill University

Greensburg
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,935 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,790 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,283. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,881 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Etown grads earn an average salary of $48,470.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,484. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

Music Therapy Careers in PA

Some of the careers music therapy majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Therapists 15% $55,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music therapy.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Physical Therapy 1,232
Occupational Therapy 981
Other Rehabilitation Professions 271
Art Therapy 226
Rehabilitation Science 224
Recreational Therapy 99
Orthotist/Prosthetist 24
Dance Therapy 19

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