Colleges and Universities with Music Therapy Programs

Below is a list of approved music therapy schools in the United States.

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.

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!