Is San Francisco Conservatory of Music worth it?

San Francisco, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in San Francisco, California (large city). It awarded 153 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in stringed instruments, voice and opera and music technology.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$28,415

Median earnings 4 years after

$50,407

Average net price

$42,607

Completion rate

74%

Completions (2024)

153

Years to pay back

3.4 years

Students (undergrad)

226

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
MusicMaster's$35,025$51,82245
MusicGraduate certificate$36,706N/A24
MusicBachelor's$26,916$49,18619
MusicUndergraduate 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
Stringed InstrumentsMaster's21
Stringed InstrumentsBachelor's17
Stringed InstrumentsPost-master's certificate13
Voice and OperaPost-master's certificate12
Voice and OperaMaster's11
Music TechnologyBachelor's11
Music TechnologyMaster's11
Jazz/Jazz StudiesBachelor's7
Keyboard InstrumentsBachelor's6
Keyboard InstrumentsMaster's6

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Sources: federal figures for San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.

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