Music Therapy is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for music therapy students.
The school you choose for music therapy can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Music Therapy Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
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Best Schools for Music Therapy in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the music therapy degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of Dayton the best school in the country for a degree in music therapy. University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. About 80% of students finish within six years. University Of Dayton awarded about 10 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from University Of Dayton generally make around $71,505. University Of Dayton graduates carry a median of $25,033 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of Kansas one of the top schools for music therapy. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 19 music therapy degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $68,233. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete this degree.
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Wartburg College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in music therapy, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Waverly, Wartburg College is a small private not-for-profit university. Wartburg College graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 music therapy students who graduated with this degree at Wartburg College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music therapy degree from Wartburg College earn around $46,918 in the first couple years of their career. Wartburg College graduates carry a median of $26,793 in student loans.
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Belmont University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best music therapy schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 music therapy degrees were awarded at Belmont University in the most recent year. Music Therapy graduates of Belmont University earn a median of $73,552 early in their careers. Belmont University graduates carry a median of $23,447 in student loans.
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University Of Miami is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in music therapy, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 music therapy degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Students who receive their music therapy degree from University Of Miami earn around $73,125 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree.
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Montclair State University landed the #6 spot for music therapy this year. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 music therapy degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Music Therapy graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $44,369 early in their careers. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $25,286 in student loans.
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Temple University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best music therapy schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 music therapy degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Students who receive their music therapy degree from Temple University earn around $59,914 in the first couple years of their career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Shenandoah University placed #8 among the best music therapy schools. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Shenandoah University awarded about 18 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music therapy program make about $73,888 in their early career. Shenandoah University graduates carry a median of $26,005 in student loans.
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Western Michigan University earned the #9 position for music therapy this year. This large public university is located in the city of Kalamazoo. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Western Michigan University awarded about 16 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from Western Michigan University generally make around $60,669. Western Michigan University graduates carry a median of $26,668 in student loans.
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Molloy College came in at #10 for music therapy this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rockville Centre. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 21 music therapy degrees were awarded at Molloy College in the most recent year. Graduates of the music therapy program make about $65,544 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,420.
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Arizona State University placed #11 among the best music therapy schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. Arizona State University awarded about 14 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music therapy program make about $44,359 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,842.
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Appalachian State University earned the #12 position for music therapy this year. Appalachian State University is a very large public school located in the town of Boone. Appalachian State University graduates 74% of students within six years. Appalachian State University awarded about 20 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from Appalachian State University generally make around $42,340. Students borrow a median of $21,992 to complete this degree.
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Florida State University earned the #13 position for music therapy this year. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. About 14 music therapy degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the music therapy program make about $43,422 in their early career. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $20,488 in student loans.
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University Of Louisville earned the #14 position for music therapy this year. Located in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Louisville awarded about 12 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Music Therapy graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $58,534 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,910.
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Berklee College Of Music came in at #15 for music therapy this year. Set in the city of Boston, Berklee College Of Music is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 music therapy students who graduated with this degree at Berklee College Of Music in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from Berklee College Of Music generally make around $36,349. Berklee College Of Music graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans.
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Maryville University Of Saint Louis ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best music therapy schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 14 music therapy degrees were awarded at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent year. Students who receive their music therapy degree from Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn around $68,177 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete this degree.
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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania came in at #17 for music therapy this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Slippery Rock. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 27 music therapy degrees were awarded at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $51,364. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best music therapy schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Myers. About 57% of students finish within six years. Florida Gulf Coast University awarded about 12 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University generally make around $72,862. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates carry a median of $20,015 in student loans.
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Utah State University landed the #19 spot for music therapy this year. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 music therapy students who graduated with this degree at Utah State University in the most recent data year. Music Therapy graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $50,348 early in their careers. Utah State University graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans.
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Nazareth College landed the #20 spot for music therapy this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Nazareth College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 music therapy students who graduated with this degree at Nazareth College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music therapy program make about $52,745 in their early career. Nazareth College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Georgia College And State University landed the #21 spot for music therapy this year. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgia College And State University awarded about 13 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music therapy degree from Georgia College And State University earn around $51,197 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,412 to complete this degree.
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Sam Houston State University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best music therapy schools. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public institution. Sam Houston State University graduates 55% of students within six years. Sam Houston State University awarded about 15 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Music Therapy graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of $46,365 early in their careers. Sam Houston State University graduates carry a median of $24,850 in student loans.
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Cleveland State University placed #23 among the best music therapy schools. This large public university is located in the city of Cleveland. Cleveland State University graduates 51% of students within six years. About 11 music therapy degrees were awarded at Cleveland State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their music therapy degree from Cleveland State University earn around $66,152 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,336 to complete this degree.
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Saint Mary Of The Woods College earned the #24 position for music therapy this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Saint Mary of the Woods. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 37 music therapy degrees were awarded at Saint Mary Of The Woods College in the most recent year. Music Therapy graduates of Saint Mary Of The Woods College earn a median of $39,859 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,915 to complete this degree.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
