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Berklee College of Music

Boston, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 44% Acceptance
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44%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$49,465
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
7.5K
Students
Medium campus body
$26,462
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Berklee College of Music is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Boston, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 44%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
44% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
44%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,703
Earnings 5yr: $54,487
Debt: $26,375
Music.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,467
Earnings 5yr: $37,356
Debt: N/A
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,069
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,186
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,617
Earnings 5yr: $33,368
Debt: $24,979
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,117
Earnings 5yr: $26,158
Debt: $27,000
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $35,702
Earnings 5yr: $19,056
Debt: $27,000
Music.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $34,014
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,453
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,750
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$49,465
In-State Tuition$52,040
Out-of-State Tuition$52,040
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

16%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
65%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$26,462
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$33,647

Completion Signals

67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
89%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

55%
Men
45%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 55% men and 45% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
21%
Part-Time Share
20%
Avg Family Income
$78,637
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