
Located in New York, New York, Manhattan School of Music is a nonprofit private institution that offers professional level education and training in music and music theory. Manhattan School of Music offers several programs to pick from. A list of the more popular programs being offered for students includes:
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
Student and special services are available at Manhattan School of Music, offering personal and academic assistance for students, which includes:
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
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. Manhattan School of Music has a yearly graduation rate of 76%, and a loan default rate of near 0.7%.
This school has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education having first received its accreditation from that agency in 1956. Please visit msmnyc.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.
Programs Offered
The program list below was created by historical graduation information reported by the school. This list may not represent the current curriculum offered. Visit the school's website to get more information about programs offered.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Music Performance (B, C, D, M)
Music Theory and Composition (B, D, M)
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 estimated to provide a comparative context. For more detailed information individuals are asked to contact the school.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The cost of attendance is approximately - per year, after the grants, scholarships and other forms of aid are calculated. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance visit the net price calculator. The cost to submit an application is $125. The financial figures shown on this page provide information regarding costs and fees at Manhattan School of Music, these numbers may change in a given year due to a variety of factors.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
Undergraduate Courses - Tuition Details
- Tuition is estimated to be around $46,000 per year
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,800 to $2,100 per credit hour
- Required fees for full-time students: $630
Graduate Courses - Tuition Details
- Tuition is estimated to be around $46,000 per year for graduate students
- Required fees for graduate students are around $630
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 | 72% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 65% | $21,722 |
Receiving Student Loans | 32% | $6,040 |
Other Fashion or Art Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Manhattan School of Music.
- The Collective School Of Music in New York, NY (5 miles away)
- Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, PA (87 miles away)
- Cleveland Institute of Music in Cleveland, OH (401 miles away)
- Atlanta Institute of Music in Duluth, GA (730 miles away)
- Visible School - Music and Worships Arts College in Memphis, TN (937 miles away)