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Colleges and Universities with Music Therapy Programs

Below is a list of approved music therapy schools. Schools are always changing their links, so if you notice one is broken, please let me know. If you are looking for schools outside of the United States and Canada, try this list.

Want way more than just links? You might be looking for the Music Therapy Source School Guide (4th Edition). This comprehensive guide to music therapy schools is a great first step towards a rewarding career that strikes the perfect chord between passion and purpose! 

School

Undergraduate

Graduate

Alabama

University of Alabama

Yes

No

Arizona

Arizona State University

Yes

Yes

California

Biola University

Yes

No

Cal State Northridge

Yes

No

University of the Pacific

Yes

Yes

Colorado

Colorado State University

Yes

Yes

Connecticut

Southern Connecticut State University

Yes

No

District of Columbia

Howard University

Yes

No

Florida

Florida Gulf Coast

Yes

No

Florida State University

Yes

Yes

University of Miami

Yes

Yes

Georgia

Georgia College & State University

Yes

Yes

University of Georgia

Yes

Yes

Illinois

Illinois State University

Yes

Yes

Western Illinois University

Yes

Yes

Indiana

Indiana University-Purdue U-Indianapolis

Yes

Yes

Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne

Yes

Yes

St. Mary of the Woods College

Yes

Yes

University of Evansville

Yes

No

University of Indianapolis

Yes

No

Valpraiso University

Yes

No

Indiana Wesleyan University

Yes

No

Iowa

University of Iowa

Yes

Yes

Wartburg College

Yes

No

Kansas

University of Kansas

Yes

Yes

Kentucky

University of Kentucky

No

Yes

University of Louisville

Yes

No

Louisiana

Loyola University-New Orleans

Yes

Yes

Maryland

Washington Adventist University

Yes

Yes

Massachusetts

Anna Maria College

Yes

No

Berklee College of Music

Yes

Yes

Lesley University

No

Yes

Westfield State University

Yes

No

Michigan

Eastern Michigan University

Yes

No

Western Michigan University

Yes

Yes

Minnesota

Augsburg College

Yes

Yes

University of Minnesota

Yes

Yes

Mississippi

Mississippi University for Women

Yes

No

William Carey University

Yes

No

Missouri

Drury University

Yes

No

Maryville University

Yes

Yes

University of Missouri-KC

Yes

Yes

Nebraska

Concordia University

Yes

No

New Jersey

Montclair State University

Yes

Yes

Rowan University

Yes

No

New York

Molloy University

Yes

Yes

Nazareth College

Yes

Yes

New York University

No

Yes

Roberts Wesleyan University

Yes

No

SUNY – Fredonia

Yes

Yes

SUNY – New Paltz

No

Yes

North Carolina

Appalachian State University

Yes

Yes

East Carolina University

Yes

No

Queens University of Charlotte

Yes

No

Ohio

Baldwin Wallace College

Yes

No

Cleveland State University

Yes

Yes

Marietta College

Yes

No

Ohio University

Yes

Yes

The College of Wooster

Yes

No

University of Dayton

Yes

Yes

Oklahoma

Oral Roberts University

Yes

No

SW Oklahoma State University

Yes

Yes

Oregon

Pacific University

Yes

No

Pennsylvania

Drexel University

No

Yes

Duquesne University

Yes

Yes

Elizabethtown College

Yes

No

Immaculata University

Yes

Yes

Marywood University

Yes

Yes

Mercyhurst University

Yes

No

Seton Hill University

Yes

No

Slippery Rock University

Yes

Yes

Temple University

Yes

Yes

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Yes

Yes

Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island

Yes

No

South Carolina

Charleston Southern University

Yes

No

Converse College

Yes

No

Tennessee

Austin Peay State University

Yes

No

Belmont

Yes

No

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Yes

No

Texas

Sam Houston State University

Yes

Yes

Southern Methodist University

Yes

No

Texas Woman’s University

Yes

Yes

University of the Incarnate Word

Yes

No

West Texas A&M University

Yes

No

Utah

Utah State University

Yes

No

Virginia

Shenandoah University

Yes

Yes

Radford University

Yes

Yes

Washington

Seattle Pacific University

Yes

No

West Virginia

West Virginia University

Yes

No

Wisconsin

Alverno College

Yes

Yes

Carroll University

Yes

No

Discover a Career in Music Therapy and How the Music Therapy Source School Guide Can Help You

Are you intrigued by the transformative power of music? Have you ever imagined using this power to bring about healing and positive change? If so, the field of music therapy might be the perfect path for you.

The Beauty of Music Therapy

Music therapy is a vibrant field that blends the therapeutic use of music with evidence-based practices to foster physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth. As a music therapist, you’ll have the unique opportunity to touch people’s lives, using the universal language of music to heal, uplift, and inspire.

Choosing to study music therapy can lead you to a fulfilling career where your love for music and your desire to help others come together. It’s a profession that allows you to use your musical talents in a meaningful way, impacting individuals across various age groups and settings.

Your Journey to Becoming a Music Therapist

The path to becoming a music therapist involves specialized education and training. You’ll need to complete an approved program, which includes classes in musical foundations, clinical foundations, and music therapy principles. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through clinical training.

Finding the Right Music Therapy School

Choosing the right music therapy school is a vital step in your journey. But with so many options available, how do you make the right choice?

That’s where the Music Therapy Source School Guide comes in.

Cover of the ebook The Music Therapy Source School Guide

Introducing the 4th Edition of the Music Therapy Source School Guide

We’re excited to share the 4th Edition of the Music Therapy Source School Guide. Our updated guide offers:

  • A comprehensive introduction to the process of becoming a music therapist.
  • A detailed directory of 90 colleges and universities offering music therapy degrees in 2023.
  • In-depth information about each institution, helping you make an informed decision.
  • Practical advice on how to prepare for a career in music therapy.

Your Journey Starts Here

Whether you’re a high school student exploring future career paths, a college student considering a switch in majors, or a professional seeking a meaningful career change, the Music Therapy Source School Guide is here to support you.

Begin your journey in the field of music therapy today with the 4th Edition of the Music Therapy Source School Guide. Let’s create a symphony of healing together!

Please share this post with anyone who might be interested in a career in music therapy. The world needs more music therapists, and this guide could be the first step in someone’s journey. Let the music play on!