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2026 Best Music Therapy Master’s Degree Schools

14 Colleges in the United States
111 Music Therapy Degrees Awarded
$54,586 Avg Early-Career Salary

Music Therapy programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 84 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best music therapy schools.

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Best Schools for Music Therapy in the United States

See the highest-ranked music therapy schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Music Therapy

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

No school ranked higher than Temple University this year for music therapy. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 music therapy students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music therapy degree from Temple University earn around $64,509 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in music therapy from Temple University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

A rank of #2 makes Florida State University one of the top schools for music therapy. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 13 music therapy degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their music therapy degree from Florida State University earn around $43,422 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,488. See the full music therapy program report for Florida State University

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY

Molloy College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best music therapy schools. Set in the suburb of Rockville Centre, Molloy College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 11 music therapy degrees were awarded at Molloy College in the most recent year. Music Therapy graduates of Molloy College earn a median of $65,544 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,420. See the full music therapy program report for Molloy College

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Texas Womans University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best music therapy schools. Located in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 music therapy degrees were awarded at Texas Womans University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from Texas Womans University generally make around $68,565. Texas Womans University graduates carry a median of $24,211 in student loans. Read more about the music therapy program at Texas Womans University

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Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in music therapy, ranking #5. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 52% of students finish within six years. Augsburg College awarded about 10 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music therapy program make about $59,409 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,319. Get the full music therapy details for Augsburg College

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Utah State University earned the #6 position for music therapy this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Logan. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 17 music therapy students who graduated with this degree at Utah State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $50,348. Typical student debt for the program is $16,191. More information about a degree in music therapy from Utah State University

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Eastern Michigan University earned the #7 position for music therapy this year. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 12 music therapy students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music therapy degree from Eastern Michigan University earn around $52,615 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,425 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in music therapy from Eastern Michigan University

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania placed #8 among the best music therapy schools. Set in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 music therapy students who graduated with this degree at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music therapy program make about $42,447 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the music therapy program at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

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Saint Mary Of The Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Saint Mary Of The Woods College came in at #9 for music therapy this year. Set in the rural area of Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary Of The Woods College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. Saint Mary Of The Woods College awarded about 10 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from Saint Mary Of The Woods College generally make around $44,417. Saint Mary Of The Woods College graduates carry a median of $30,915 in student loans. Read more about the music therapy program at Saint Mary Of The Woods College

Other Music Therapy Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Music Therapy rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Music Therapy
Associate's Degrees in Music Therapy
Bachelor's Degrees in Music Therapy
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 84 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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