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ACCEPTANCE RATE

64.49%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$17,819

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Music Therapy Degree

The music therapy program at Nazareth College prepare students for careers in hospitals, community mental health agencies, rehabilitation centers, day care facilities, nursing homes, schools, and private practices. The program focuses on using music in therapeutic relationships to address patient's physical, psychological, cognitive, emotion, and social needs. Program courses include: music theory and performance, human growth and development, biomedical sciences, abnormal psychology, disabling conditions, treatment plan development and implementation, clinical evaluation, record-keeping, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer music therapy degrees.

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Nazareth College

One Education Dr, Garden City, NY

Nazareth College provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Rochester, NY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Nazareth College is nearly 3,300 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Nazareth College offers:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Education
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • History

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. This school accepts around 70 percent of students applying. Of those admitted, about 21 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $30,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students, which costs around $6,800 per year. Students enrolled at Nazareth College may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Music Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nazareth College has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree10
Master's Degree5

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female12

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
White12

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Music Therapy program at Nazareth College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Therapists, All Other

Description

All therapists not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Nazareth College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Nazareth College may offer student services like:

  • Distance learning
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Nazareth College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Empire Eight)
  • Track and Field (Empire Eight)
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Equestrian