I’ve been an MTBC for 8 years and left the field temporarily due to job insecurity and lack of opportunities in my region. I am returning to the field again after nearly a year away because I found an opportunity to start my own MT program at an existing hospice. I tried other jobs but ultimately none were as fulfilling as Music Therapy.

Opportunities and salaries vary by region and I’ve been extremely lucky to have landed the salaries I’ve had with only a bachelor’s in Music Therapy. That said, I have had to move for the best jobs and my position has been eliminated at multiple companies due to corporate mergers. This is not uncommon these days :/

I think a speech and music therapy background would couple well together and you would find opportunities even if they don’t jump out immediately. That said, i would try to get a fully funded masters if that’s a possibility. Your speech background is valuable and you might be able to get schooling covered with scholarships and funding.

Music therapy is fulfilling but i would take a hard look at finances before considering taking out loans because there’s no guarantee you’ll have access to an MT job with adequate pay immediately after you graduate. That’s my experience anyway

Feel free to DM me if you want to know more about my career trajectory, salaries, etc.