The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 393 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 4 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $47,882 |
| $30k to $48k | $44,882 |
| $48k to $75k | $45,625 |
| $75k to $110k | $45,608 |
| $110k and up | $47,387 |
| All families (average) | $46,754 |
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 | $45,532 | +$4,488 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 9.1 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $26,985 | -$14,059 | falls short | $26,983 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 7% of students receive Pell grants · 73% 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.