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#1 #1 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $46,873 Median Starting Salary $61,468
#2 #2 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA In general, the University of the Pacific is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,150–1,440 Est. Net Price * $28,164 Median Starting Salary $56,470
#3 #3 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Nazareth University Rochester, NY Nazareth College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Est. Net Price * $31,620 Median Starting Salary $65,015
#4 #4 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Overall, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,755 Median Starting Salary $57,377
#5 #5 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Belmont University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,170–1,360 Est. Net Price * $36,225 Median Starting Salary $64,341
#6 #6 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Loyola University New Orleans is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $23,808 Median Starting Salary $60,252
#7 #7 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC Queens University of Charlotte is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Est. Net Price * $29,459 Median Starting Salary $59,696
#8 #8 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA In general, Marywood University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $22,504 Median Starting Salary $62,448
#9 #9 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Drury University Springfield, MO Drury University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $20,996 Median Starting Salary $55,357
#10 #10 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Wartburg College Waverly, IA Wartburg College is a non selective school. Approximately 2,780 applications are received by the school... Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,200 Est. Net Price * $23,683 Median Starting Salary $64,457
#11 #11 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Immaculata University Immaculata, PA Immaculata University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Est. Net Price * $29,188 Median Starting Salary $61,927
#12 #12 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Charleston Southern University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,536 Median Starting Salary $58,146
#13 #13 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY Molloy College is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 5,410 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $27,243 Median Starting Salary $60,953
#14 #14 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $19,327 Median Starting Salary $57,339
#15 #15 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Seton Hill University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 2,700 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $24,576 Median Starting Salary $64,410
#16 #16 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every... Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $23,935 Median Starting Salary $61,394
#17 #17 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC Appalachian State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Est. Net Price * $13,084 Median Starting Salary $59,617
#18 #18 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $36,467 Median Starting Salary $56,281
#19 #19 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Generally, Montclair State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 950–1,200 Est. Net Price * $13,742 Median Starting Salary $58,428
#20 #20 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Est. Net Price * $14,003 Median Starting Salary $55,540
#21 #21 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH In general, Ohio University-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $20,207 Median Starting Salary $59,771
#22 #22 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,808 Median Starting Salary $54,246
#23 #23 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,950 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#24 #24 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Evansville Evansville, IN the University of Evansville is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,301 Median Starting Salary $60,452
#25 #25 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 900–1,130 Est. Net Price * $17,358 Median Starting Salary $59,666
#26 #26 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Elizabethtown College is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 3,000 applications each... Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Est. Net Price * $26,723 Median Starting Salary $62,817
#27 #27 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Augsburg University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $25,409 Median Starting Salary $57,992
#28 #28 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH Generally, the University of Dayton is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $30,590 Median Starting Salary $66,736
#29 #29 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Shenandoah University Winchester, VA Shenandoah University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,143 Median Starting Salary $64,080
#30 #30 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Pacific University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 2,760 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Est. Net Price * $33,472 Median Starting Salary $61,528
#31 #31 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,757 Median Starting Salary $60,108
#32 #32 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA Generally, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $17,873 Median Starting Salary $62,966
#33 #33 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Overall, Sam Houston State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,632 Median Starting Salary $58,096
#34 #34 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Utah State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Est. Net Price * $14,577 Median Starting Salary $57,272
#35 #35 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Cleveland State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,719 Median Starting Salary $55,984
#36 #36 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $17,180 Median Starting Salary $58,495
#37 #37 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Est. Net Price * $28,705 Median Starting Salary $60,115
#38 #38 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marietta College Marietta, OH Marietta College is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 2,470 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $22,895 Median Starting Salary $60,529
#39 #39 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Overall, Southern Methodist University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,390–1,510 Est. Net Price * $45,094 Median Starting Salary $57,763
#40 #40 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL In general, Florida Gulf Coast University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,834 Median Starting Salary $58,064
#41 #41 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY SUNY at Fredonia is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,795 Median Starting Salary $62,059
#42 #42 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA In general, Duquesne University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,350 Est. Net Price * $33,919 Median Starting Salary $63,885
#43 #43 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Overall, The College of Wooster is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,270–1,450 Est. Net Price * $28,976 Median Starting Salary $63,011
#44 #44 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Georgia College & State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $20,301 Median Starting Salary $63,027
#45 #45 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,030 Median Starting Salary $59,127
#46 #46 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Oral Roberts University is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 4,000 applications each... Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $22,360 Median Starting Salary $58,461
#47 #47 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Generally, Seattle Pacific University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,340 Est. Net Price * $26,549 Median Starting Salary $61,208
#48 #48 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Overall, Purdue University Fort Wayne is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Est. Net Price * $11,951 Median Starting Salary $58,968
#49 #49 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Anna Maria College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 780–990 Est. Net Price * $23,894 Median Starting Salary $61,513
#50 #50 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Carroll University Waukesha, WI In general, Carroll University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $25,485 Median Starting Salary $64,599
#51 #51 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $58,237
#52 #52 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Mercyhurst University is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 3,600 applications each... Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $24,935 Median Starting Salary $60,117
#53 #53 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Concordia University-Nebraska is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $23,067 Median Starting Salary $65,133
#54 #54 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI Concordia University-Wisconsin is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $24,485 Median Starting Salary $60,504
#55 #55 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Converse University Spartanburg, SC Overall, Converse University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,653 Median Starting Salary $60,128
#56 #56 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Alverno College Milwaukee, WI Alverno College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $18,097 Median Starting Salary $57,611
#57 #57 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS William Carey University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 500 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Est. Net Price * $15,271 Median Starting Salary $55,366
#58 #58 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX In general, the University of the Incarnate Word is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 910–1,140 Est. Net Price * $20,832 Median Starting Salary $57,666
#59 #59 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#60 #60 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN the University of Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $22,283 Median Starting Salary $60,870
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Music Therapy/Therapist

Music Therapy/Therapist programs prepare individuals, in association with a rehabilitation team or in private practice, to use music in therapeutic relationships to address patients' physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, and social needs. Includes instruction in music theory and performance, human growth and development, biomedical sciences, abnormal psychology, disabling conditions, patient assessment and diagnosis, treatment plan development and implementation, clinical evaluation, record-keeping, and professional standards and ethics.

While Music Therapy/Therapist offers degrees up to the Postbaccalaureate certificate, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students major in Music Therapy/Therapist all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in Pennsylvania. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Music Therapy/Therapist is $38,300.

Popularity of Music Therapy/Therapist Degrees in the U.S.

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Some of the highest paying jobs for Music Therapy/Therapist majors include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Therapists, All Other . However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Music Therapy/Therapist can prepare you for are Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Therapists, All Other .

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These are the highest paying careers for Music Therapy/Therapist majors.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Music Therapy/Therapist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

483

Female Students

416 (86%)

Male Students

67 (13%)

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Music Therapy/Therapist

#1 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

54%

34

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$46,873

$61,468

#2 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

93%

13

1,150–1,440

$28,164

$56,470

#3 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

84%

11

1,150–1,320

$31,620

$65,015

#4 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

87%

12

1,030–1,220

$21,755

$57,377

#5 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

96%

17

1,170–1,360

$36,225

$64,341

#6 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

78%

12

1,070–1,240

$23,808

$60,252

#7 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

71%

10

1,100–1,300

$29,459

$59,696

#8 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

81%

9

1,030–1,210

$22,504

$62,448

#9 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

63%

9

1,120–1,320

$20,996

$55,357

#10 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

97%

8

1,010–1,200

$23,683

$64,457

#11 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

70%

7

1,090–1,260

$29,188

$61,927

#12 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

87%

10

960–1,160

$17,536

$58,146

#13 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

77%

10

1,100–1,310

$27,243

$60,953

#14 Best College for Music Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.