Berklee College of Music
Boston, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 7,468 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 8 fall short. Another 11 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $42,734 |
| $30k to $48k | $37,987 |
| $48k to $75k | $47,799 |
| $75k to $110k | $46,801 |
| $110k and up | $54,676 |
| All families (average) | $49,465 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $38,617 | -$2,427 | falls short | $23,392 | n/a |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | $40,186 | -$858 | falls short | $24,250 | n/a |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $48,069 | +$7,025 | clears the bar | $24,544 | 3.5 yrs |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $59,703 | +$18,659 | clears the bar | $25,543 | 1.4 yrs |
| Music | Master's Degree | $55,467 | +$14,423 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 2.8 yrs |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Master's Degree | $37,439 | -$3,605 | falls short | $38,951 | n/a |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Master's Degree | $23,331 | -$17,713 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $36,349 | -$4,695 | falls short | $23,750 | n/a |
| Music | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,014 | -$7,030 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Dance | Bachelor's Degree | $35,702 | -$5,342 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $37,117 | -$3,927 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 67% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.