Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

Music bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (34 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mount Holyoke College
University of Massachusetts-Lowell$35,311$30,623$27,0000.76
Boston University$23,934$26,9571.13
Northeastern University$21,978$45,222$26,5681.21
Berklee College of Music$18,177$26,414$24,9791.37
National Median$26,036$26,0001.00

Other Music Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$16,570$35,311$27,000
Boston University
Boston
$65,168$23,934$26,957
Northeastern University
Boston
$63,141$21,978$26,568
Berklee College of Music
Boston
$50,270$18,177$24,979

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 Mount Holyoke College, approximately 20% 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.