Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
43.5%
Acceptance Rate
$52,040
Avg Cost (In-State)
$52,040
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
66.8%
Graduation Rate
7,468
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$150
Interview
Available
Essays: Personal statement or Common App essay required
Note: Audition or interview required for all applicants; portfolio required for some majors (e.g. Music Production, Film Scoring); prescreening may be required for some instruments
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$26,462
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$33,647
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
67%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music. | $18,177 | $38,617 | 446 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | $19,370 | $40,186 | 155 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | $26,827 | $48,069 | 99 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | $13,771 | $37,117 | 42 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | $40,324 | $59,703 | 40 |
| Dance. | $22,993 | $35,702 | 37 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $36,349 | — | 20 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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