Also called: MT-BC
Uses music to help patients with pain, disabilities, mental health, and recovery.
A music therapist plays guitar with a child with autism to practice taking turns and communicating, then visits a hospital patient to ease anxiety before surgery. They write notes on progress like any other therapist.
Approximate; similar to creative arts therapists.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in music therapy plus board certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Music Therapy, Music, Psychology.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can play music, but therapy depends on live human connection and clinical judgment with patients.
Classes: Band, choir or orchestra, AP Psychology, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1129.
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