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Berklee College of Music was ranked #77 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Berklee College of Music handed out 909 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 793 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 187 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Berklee College of Music. This makes it the #12 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Berklee College of Music was $1,780 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,830 | $48,830 |
| Fees | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,085 | $1,085 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,440 | $19,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,623 | $2,623 |
Learn more about Berklee College of Music tuition and fees.
Of the 909 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Berklee College of Music, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Berklee College of Music with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| White | 396 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 235 |
| Other Races | 71 |
Berklee College of Music does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Berklee College of Music Online Learning page.
The visual & performing arts program at Berklee College of Music awarded 239 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Berklee College of Music with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 83 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Berklee College of Music.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 823 |
| Arts & Media Management | 273 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 75 |
| Dance | 20 |
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