Manhattan School of Music

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Manhattan School of Music is a private nonprofit institution in New York, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 539 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $26,878 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 78.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $26,994, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1x. The average net price after financial aid is $51,754 per year. The most popular programs include Music and Drama & Theater Arts.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$26,878
Graduation Rate
78.3%
Median Debt
$26,994
Average Net Price
$51,754
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.13x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
539
Admission Rate
40.8%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
93.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$57,050
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,050
Pell Grant Rate
12.0%
Federal Loan Rate
33.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$31,392
Income $30K–$48K
$38,143
Income $48K–$75K
$46,638
Income $110K+
$56,540

Student Demographics

Women
45.4%
White
36.9%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian
8.0%
Two or More Races
5.4%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
65.5%

Accreditations

Programs (5)

Bachelor (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Music $27,952 89
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 21

Master (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Music $40,812 233

Doctoral (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Music Not reported 15

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Music Not reported 42

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