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The cheapest state to get a music therapist (mt-bc) license is California at $0. The most expensive is Illinois at $400. The national average is $136.
Lowest
$0
California
Average
$136
across 20 states
Median
$100
12 states at or below
Range
$400
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | $0 | $0 | 20 hrs |
| #1 | Iowa | $0 | $0 | 20 hrs |
| #3 | Ohio | $25 | $25 | 30 hrs |
| #4 | Oklahoma | $50 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #5 | Rhode Island | $60 | $60 | 20 hrs |
| #6 | Utah | $68 | $52 | 20 hrs |
| #6 | Wisconsin | $68 | $68 | 20 hrs |
| #8 | Maryland | $100 | $100 | 40 hrs |
| #8 | Mississippi | $100 | $75 | 20 hrs |
| #8 | North Dakota | $100 | $100 | 40 hrs |
| #8 | Tennessee | $100 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #8 | Virginia | $100.00 | $55.00 | 20 hrs |
| #13 | Georgia | $150 | $150 | 40 hrs |
| #14 | New Jersey | $160 | $120 | 30 hrs |
| #15 | Nevada | $200 | $200 | 100 hrs |
| #15 | Oregon | $200 | $50 | 10 hrs |
| #17 | New York | $215 | $143 | 36 hrs |
| #18 | Washington | $300 (application fee covers the 2-year license) | $680 | 20 hrs |
| #19 | Connecticut | $315 | $155 | 20 hrs |
| #20 | Illinois | $400 | $300 | 30 hrs |
| — | Alabama | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Alaska | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Arizona | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Arkansas | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Colorado | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Delaware | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | District of Columbia | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Florida | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Hawaii | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Idaho | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Indiana | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Kansas | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Kentucky | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Louisiana | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Maine | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Massachusetts | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Michigan | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Minnesota | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Missouri | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Montana | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Nebraska | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | New Hampshire | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | New Mexico | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | North Carolina | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Pennsylvania | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | South Carolina | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | South Dakota | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Texas | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Vermont | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | West Virginia | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
| — | Wyoming | Varies — see details | — | 100 hrs |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
California has the lowest total initial licensing fees at $0. The national average is $136.
Illinois has the highest total initial fees at $400, which is $400 more than the cheapest state.
The average total initial licensing cost across 20 states is $136. Costs range from $0 to $400.
There is significant variation across the 20 states with data. Values range from $0 to $400, with a median of $100.
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