Music

Bachelor's degree · The New England Conservatory of Music · Boston, MA

CIP 50.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$26,985Median earnings 4 years after
$33,247Median earnings 5 years after
$26,983Median federal debt
105Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at The New England Conservatory of Music earn a median of $18,971. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $42,892 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,048–$58,755). Median debt is $26,983, about 142% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$35,311$27,000
Boston University
Boston
$23,934$27,000
Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston
$21,978$25,500
Northeastern University
Boston
$21,978$25,500
Berklee College of Music
Boston
$18,177$23,392

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Other programs at The New England Conservatory of Music

  • MusicMaster's degree$24,499

Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from The New England Conservatory of Music make?

The median salary is $18,971 and $33,247 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,983.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.