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Overview for Music Therapy/Therapist

A program that prepares 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.

Careers for Music Therapy/Therapist Majors

A major in Music Therapy/Therapist is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Music Therapy/Therapist

Top 3 New York Colleges with the highest percentage of Music Therapy/Therapist among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY
 9
(1.7%)
Less Selective$24,076 
SUNY College at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
 5
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$11,679 
SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY
 3
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$11,845 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.