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Music Therapists

General Information

Description

Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.

Industry areas

  • Health Science

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$60,800

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$23,500
$150,800
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 73%
  • Master's degree 15%
  • Post baccalaureate 11%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
  • Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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Knowledge

  • Psychology
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Fine Arts
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training

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