Music Therapist
Job Description
Music Therapists use music to help their patients address any social, physical and emotional issues. They work with people who have eating disorders, addictions, communication problems and many other disorders or illnesses.
Education
To be a professional music therapist you must have Bachelor's degree or higher in musical therapy.
Salary
In 2014, the overall average salary reported by all music therapists surveyed was $50,808. The overall median salary reported in 2014 was $46,000 and the overall most commonly reported salary was $40,000. In 2014 salaries reported ranged from $20,000 to $200,000.
Colleges
Appalachian State University
Berklee College of Music
East Carolina University
Expected Outcome
Government agencies are now becoming more aware of musical therapy so the job opportunities are expanding. They are now offering music therapy in hospice care, special education programs, pain and stress management clinics, oncology treatment centers, and many more.
Citations
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/music_therapist_job_description.htm
http://www.musictherapy.org/about/requirements/
http://www.musictherapy.org/faq/#337
http://www.myplan.com/majors/music-therapy-therapist/colleges-that-offer-this-degree-51.2305.html
http://www.masters-in-special-education.com/job-profile/music-therapist/