2026 Best Music Therapy Schools in New York

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.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best music therapy schools.

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• Best Music Therapy Schools in New York

Best Schools for Music Therapy in New York

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.

Top Schools in Music Therapy

1

Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Music Therapy Degrees Awarded

$65,544 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Molloy College the best school in the country for a degree in music therapy. Located in the suburb of Rockville Centre, Molloy College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Molloy College awarded about 17 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from Molloy College generally make around $65,544. Typical student debt for the program is $27,420. Get the full music therapy details for Molloy College

2

Nazareth College
Rochester, NY

19 Music Therapy Degrees Awarded

$52,745 Median Starting Salary

Nazareth College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in music therapy, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Nazareth College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 73% of students finish within six years. Nazareth College awarded about 19 music therapy degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music therapy degree recipients from Nazareth College generally make around $52,745. Nazareth College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in music therapy from Nazareth College

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 5 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.