Is Cleveland Institute of Music worth it?

Cleveland, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Cleveland Institute of Music is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Cleveland, Ohio (large city). It awarded 129 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in music performance.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$15,625

Median earnings 4 years after

$37,132

Median earnings 10 years after

$32,641

Average net price

$28,226

Completion rate

72%

Completions (2024)

129

Years to pay back

3.0 years

Students (undergrad)

159

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
MusicMaster's$19,558$38,88741
MusicUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
MusicBachelor'sN/A$37,656N/A
MusicDoctoralN/AN/AN/A
MusicGraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Music Performance, GeneralBachelor's56
Music Performance, GeneralMaster's50
Music Performance, GeneralPost-bacc certificate19
Music Performance, GeneralDoctoral other4
Music Performance, GeneralCertificate 2-4 yrs0

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Sources: federal figures for Cleveland Institute of Music. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page