Berklee College of Music
Boston, Massachusetts · Private Non-Profit
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$26,462
Acceptance Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
68%
Annual Tuition
$50,270
At a Glance
Total Students
7,510
Retention Rate
85%
Faculty Ratio
10
Financial Aid
33%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Institution Overview
Berklee College of Music is a private, non-profit institution in Boston with a student population of 7,510. The college has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting approximately 50% of applicants. The graduation rate is 67.5%, and the retention rate is 85.4%. The annual in-state tuition is $50,270.
Graduates' earnings are relatively low in the short term. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $20,342, increasing to $26,462 after five years and $33,647 after ten years. The median debt for students is $25,000, and 32.6% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$20k
1 YEAR
$26k
5 YEARS
$34k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Berklee College of Music alumni earn a median of $20,342. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $26,462. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $33,647. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.
Berklee College of Music has a student body of 7,510 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 49.9% and a graduation rate of 67.5%. The retention rate is 85.4%. The in-state tuition is $50,270, and 32.6% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Music
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Campus Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA 02215
Berklee College of Music is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting.