San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, California · Private, nonprofit · 226 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $55,704 |
| $30k to $48k | $33,386 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,504 |
| $75k to $110k | $36,802 |
| $110k and up | $45,245 |
| All families (average) | $42,607 |
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 | Master's Degree | $51,822 | +$14,846 | clears the bar | $64,250 | 4.3 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $49,186 | +$12,210 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Music | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $36,706 | -$270 | falls short | $33,674 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 74% 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.