Music at Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 625 graduates a year
Berklee College of Music graduates in music earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Berklee College of Music Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 210 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $38,701 | $36,193 | #222 | — |
| 211 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $38,682 | $41,499 | #167 | — |
| 212 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $38,639 | $35,159 | #231 | $31,621 |
| 213 | Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | $38,617 | $34,006 | #240 | $18,177 |
| 214 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $38,377 | $43,454 | #144 | $34,766 |
| 215 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $38,278 | $34,856 | #234 | $28,989 |
| 216 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $37,997 | $40,764 | #175 | — |
Other Music Credentials at Berklee College of Music
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | — | $34,014 | — |
| Master's Degree | $25,163 | $55,467 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Berklee College of Music by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $59,703 | $40,324 | #7 of 43 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | $48,069 | $26,827 | #15 of 15 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $40,186 | $19,370 | #53 of 54 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $37,117 | $13,771 | #10 of 10 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $36,349 | — |
| Dance | $35,702 | $22,993 | #46 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Berklee College of Music music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,177 one year after graduating and $38,617 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Berklee College of Music rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Berklee College of Music ranks #213 by median pay four years after graduation, and #240 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Berklee College of Music worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,392.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.