Median Earnings (1yr)
$30,660
53rd percentile (60th in MA)
Sample Size
58
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Longy School of Music of Bard College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Longy School of Music of Bard College graduates earn $31k, placing them in the 53th percentile of all music masters programs nationally.

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
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
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 Longy School of Music of Bard College, approximately 10% 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.