The Juilliard School
New York, New York · Private, nonprofit · 468 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $30,168 |
| $30k to $48k | $31,507 |
| $48k to $75k | $40,705 |
| $75k to $110k | $35,563 |
| $110k and up | $51,160 |
| All families (average) | $43,571 |
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 | $46,372 | +$10,626 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 3.9 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $32,842 | -$2,904 | falls short | $24,485 | n/a |
| Dance | Bachelor's Degree | $50,287 | +$14,541 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 93% 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.