B
Good
Score: 64/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
34/100 · earnings-weighted

The New England Conservatory of Music

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Boston, Massachusetts 02115
The New England Conservatory of Music campus, Boston, MA
The New England Conservatory of Music campus, Boston, MA. Photo: Boston at English Wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
87/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
B+
77/100
Experience
A
87/100
Prestige
C
47/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

784
Total Enrollment
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate
5.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
43%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The New England Conservatory of Music, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,483
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$18,830
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
73.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
7.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 78% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 1st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at The New England Conservatory of Music

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Music—$26,985-37%#265 of 268#267$26,983

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The The New England Conservatory of Music Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $869,482
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,297/mo — vs ~$1,428/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02119 (4.0% cap, Boston)

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🏆 Where The New England Conservatory of Music Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Woodwind Instruments
of 1 schools
#4
Keyboard Instruments
of 5 schools
#6
Stringed Instruments
of 8 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $56,780 $56,780
Room $12,850
Board $6,437
Total Cost (On-Campus) $81,277 $81,277

Financial Aid

88%
Receive Any Aid
8%
Receive Pell Grants
23%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

784
Total Students
46%
Women
95%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 29%
Hispanic 1%
Black 2%
Asian 12%
Two or More 8%
Non-Resident 47%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 91%
Hybrid (Some Online) 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The New England Conservatory of Music?
The New England Conservatory of Music has an acceptance rate of 43%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend The New England Conservatory of Music?
Tuition at The New England Conservatory of Music is $56,780 for in-state students and $56,780 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at The New England Conservatory of Music?
The graduation rate at The New England Conservatory of Music is 78%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is The New England Conservatory of Music a good school?
The New England Conservatory of Music has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend The New England Conservatory of Music?
The New England Conservatory of Music has a total enrollment of 784 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology