by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Berklee College of Music ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Berklee College of Music is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Graduate Certificate Schools | 14 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Music Schools | 30 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Berklee College of Music handed out 656 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 553 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 103 students received their master’s degree in music from Berklee College of Music. This makes it the #9 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music is $18,177. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music, music students borrow a median amount of $109,373 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,145 for all music majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at Berklee College of Music is $1,162 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Berklee College of Music paid an average of $1,780 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
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Of the 656 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Berklee College of Music in 2022, 59% were men and 41% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 272 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 194 |
| Other Races | 46 |
Online degrees for the Berklee College of Music music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Berklee College of Music Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Berklee College of Music make a median salary of $25,163 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
Of the 124 students who earned a master's degree in Music from Berklee College of Music in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Berklee College of Music.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts & Media Management | 273 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 75 |
| Dance | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
