Music

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

CIP 50.09

$24,499Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,532Median earnings 4 years after
$24,463Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
183Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at The New England Conservatory of Music earn a median of $24,499 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,285 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,079–$65,736). Median debt is $41,000, about 167% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Music (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Longy School of Music of Bard College
Cambridge
$30,660$48,000
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst
$30,429—
Berklee College of Music
Boston
$25,163$41,000

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Other programs at The New England Conservatory of Music

  • MusicBachelor's degree$18,971

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $24,499 one year after graduation and $24,463 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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