Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

Music masters's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Brandeis University
Longy School of Music of Bard College$30,660
University of Massachusetts-Amherst$30,429$38,353
Berklee College of Music$25,163$33,047
The New England Conservatory of Music$24,499$29,058
National Median$29,974

Other Music Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Longy School of Music of Bard College
Cambridge
$52,950$30,660
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst
$17,357$30,429
Berklee College of Music
Boston
$50,270$25,163
The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston
$58,550$24,499

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Brandeis University, approximately 14% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.