by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Berklee College of Music, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this Berklee College of Music cost report, you'll find:
The average tuition and fees at Berklee College of Music for undergraduates was $46,800 a year in 2020-2021. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $45,468 | $1,332 | $46,800 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Berklee College of Music cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $46,800 for out-of-state undergrads, Berklee College of Music is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country. Students do not receive any discounts for living in Massachusetts.
The chart below shows how Berklee College of Music compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | New England | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Berklee College of Music Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for Berklee College of Music increased with an average annual rate of 1.98% over the past five years. Tuition grew by 1.98%, and fees grew by 1.97%. This school year, students can expect to pay $48,672 if the growth keeps up.
This means an estimated $98,307 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Berklee College of Music, and $200,546 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Berklee College of Music.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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