The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, The New England Conservatory of Music is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 393 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,483 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 75.6%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.28x. The average net price after financial aid is $46,754 per year. The most popular programs include Music.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,483
Graduation Rate
75.6%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$46,754
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.18x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.28x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
393
Admission Rate
41.1%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
88.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$60,750
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,750
Pell Grant Rate
7.4%
Federal Loan Rate
23.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$47,882
Income $30K–$48K
$44,882
Income $48K–$75K
$45,625
Income $110K+
$47,387
Student Demographics
Women
42.4%
White
32.8%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
6.1%
Asian
9.2%
Two or More Races
6.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
78.8%
Accreditations
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Institutional Accreditation, Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (4)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Music | $26,985 | 105 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Music | $45,532 | 183 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Music | Not reported | 7 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Music | Not reported | 38 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
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