Located in Boston, MA, Berklee College of Music is a nonprofit private institution that offers professional level education and training in music and music theory. BCM has several programs to pick from. Some of the more popular programs offered for students includes:
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
- Music Management
- Audio and Video Production
- Music Performance
To support students and graduates, Berklee College of Music may offer support services like those listed below:
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
Students can use a variety of means to evaluate school performance. A school's graduation and loan default rates are among the strongest indicators of educational and career success. Berklee College of Music has an annual graduation rate of 52%, and a loan default rate of about 8%.
Berklee College of Music has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education having first received its accreditation from that agency in 1973. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Find more information about available programs offered by Berklee College of Music by clicking the request information button to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music Theory and Composition (B, C, M)
- Music (B, C)
- Music Technology (B, C, M)
- Music Management (B, C, M)
- Music Performance (B, C, M)
- Jazz and Jazz Studies (B, C)
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
Undergraduate Courses - Tuition Details
- The estimated tuition range is around $39,000-$47,000 per year
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,400 to $1,700 per credit hour
- Required fees: $1,200
Graduate Courses - Tuition Details
- The estimated tuition range for graduate students is around $43,000-$52,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $1,300 for part time students
- Required fees for graduate students are around $1,300
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 68% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 51% | $17,247 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 44% | $14,091 |
Other Fashion or Art Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Berklee College of Music.
- The Boston Conservatory in Boston, MA (0.04 miles away)
- Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA (3 miles away)
- Manhattan School of Music in New York, NY (182 miles away)
- The Collective School Of Music in New York, NY (187 miles away)
- Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, PA (269 miles away)