by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Music Therapy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in music therapy to qualified students.
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Your choice of music therapy for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for music therapy students working on their bachelor's degree.
The music therapy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Music Therapy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for music therapy students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in music therapy has to look into Belmont University. Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in music therapy from Belmont University
It's hard to beat University of Louisville if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in music therapy. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in music therapy from University of Louisville
Appalachian State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in music therapy. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in music therapy from Appalachian State University
Explore the best music therapy colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 26 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 22 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 15 |
| Georgia | 453 | 18 |
| Virginia | 421 | 16 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 14 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 8 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 9 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 6 |
One of 16 majors within the Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions area of study, Music Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 204 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 123 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 105 |
| Occupational Therapy | 65 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 57 |
| Art Therapy | 24 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 20 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General | 19 |
