Berklee College of Music

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,468

2.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$48,055

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.07%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

55.2%

7,266 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,943

77.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

69.1%

696 Graduates

About

Berklee College of Music is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Berklee College of Music were Other Computer Software & Media Applications (338 degrees awarded), Other Music (216 degrees), and General Music Performance (188 degrees).

In 2021, 1,680 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Berklee College of Music. 42.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (682 degrees), 3.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (173 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Berklee College of Music is $45,468, which is $30,968 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Berklee College of Music is $45,468, which is $30,968 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $48,055.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Berklee College of Music received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,468

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Berklee College of Music was $45,468. The cost of tuition at Berklee College of Music is $30,968 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Berklee College of Music (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$48,055

2021 Value

11.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Berklee College of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $48,055. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Berklee College of Music grew by 11.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Berklee College of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,583

Room and Board

$474

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Berklee College of Music was of $16,583 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $474. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Berklee College of Music (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Berklee College of Music received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 58.8% with respect to 2020, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Berklee College of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.07%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Berklee College of Music was 2.07%, which represents 25 out of the 1206 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Berklee College of Music received 7,266 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.56% annual growth. Out of those 7,266 applicants, 4,009 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.2% acceptance rate.

There were 7,943 students enrolled at Berklee College of Music in 2021.

Berklee College of Music has an overall enrollment yield of 42.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,009

Accepted Out of 7,266

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Berklee College of Music was 55.2% (4,009 admissions from 7,266 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 51.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.56%, while admissions declined by −1.16%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Berklee College of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Berklee College of Music had a total enrollment of 7,943 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Berklee College of Music is 6,133 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,810. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Berklee College of Music are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Berklee College of Music, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.1% White, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.74% Black or African American, 5.34% Asian, 5.04% Two or More Races, 0.176% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Berklee College of Music in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.2%), followed by White Female (16.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.39%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.1%), followed by White Female (19.1%) and Black or African American Male (4.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Berklee College of Music in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,943 students. The full-time enrollment at Berklee College of Music is 6,133 and the part-time enrollment is 1,810. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Berklee College of Music are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Berklee College of Music (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Berklee College of Music was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Berklee College of Music had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Berklee College of Music (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,421 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
949 enrolled students
Black or African American
535 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Berklee College of Music is 43.1% White, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.74% Black or African American, 5.34% Asian, 5.04% Two or More Races, 0.176% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 135 students (1.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 254 fewer women than men received degrees from Berklee College of Music. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Berklee College of Music is white (682 degrees awarded). There were 3.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (173 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Berklee College of Music is Other Computer Software & Media Applications (338 degrees awarded), followed by Other Music (216 degrees) and General Music Performance (188 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Berklee College of Music, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (1,016 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (224 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (390 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Berklee College of Music are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,713,520 people), Registered nurses (1,395,244 people), Software developers (549,712 people), Secondary school teachers (453,272 people), and Other managers (315,577 people).

The most specialized majors at Berklee College of Music in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (1,016 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (224 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (390 degrees), EDUCATION. (19 degrees), and Health (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Berklee College of Music are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Berklee College of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (1,016 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (224 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (390 degrees), EDUCATION. (19 degrees), and Health (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Berklee College of Music are Elementary & secondary schools (3,014,429 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,630,749 people), Computer Systems Design (679,390 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (500,996 people), and Outpatient care centers (277,568 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Berklee College of Music.

Most Common (2020)

Other Computer Software & Media Applications
316 degree-majors awarded
Other Music
254 degree-majors awarded
General Music Performance
229 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Berklee College of Music was Other Computer Software & Media Applications with 316 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Berklee College of Music according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

967

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

713

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 967 degrees were awarded to men at Berklee College of Music, which is 1.36 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (713).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Berklee College of Music by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 267 degrees were awarded to men at Berklee College of Music in Other Computer Software & Media Applications, which is 2.17 times more than the 123 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Berklee College of Music in Music Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 101 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 54% of students graduating from Berklee College of Music completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Berklee College of Music is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9.77% of graduates (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
682 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
173 degrees awarded
Black or African American
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Berklee College of Music is white (682 degrees awarded). There were 3.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (173 degrees).

3.39% of degree recipients (57 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
416 degrees awarded
White Female
266 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Berklee College of Music is white male (416 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (266 degrees).

Operations

Berklee College of Music has an endowment valued at nearly $447M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 115M (25.7%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Berklee College of Music had a total salary expenditure of 243M. Berklee College of Music employs 189 Professors, 99 Associate professors and 51 Assistant professors. Most academics at Berklee College of Music are Male Professor (126), Male Associate professor (64), and Female Professor (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Berklee College of Music are: Management, with 237 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 156 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 137 employees.

Endowment

$447M

2021 Endowment

36.3%

growth from 2020

Berklee College of Music has an endowment valued at about $447M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Berklee College of Music grew 36.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $434M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Berklee College of Music (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$123M

2021 Salaries

12.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Berklee College of Music paid a median of $123M in salaries, which represents 50.8% of their overall expenditure ($243M) and a 12.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$31.3M

Instructional Salaries

339

Number of Employees

In 2021, Berklee College of Music paid a total of $31.3M to 339 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

189 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

237 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Berklee College of Music were Professor with 189 employees, Associate professor with 99 employees, and Assistant professor with 51 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Berklee College of Music were Management with 237 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 156 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 137 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Berklee College of Music was Male Professor with 126 employees, Male Associate professor with 64 employees, and Female Professor with 63 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Berklee College of Music.