Is The New England Conservatory of Music worth it?
The New England Conservatory of Music is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Boston, Massachusetts (large city). It awarded 256 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in stringed instruments, keyboard instruments and woodwind instruments.
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Median earnings 4 years after
$33,743
Median earnings 10 years after
$34,483
Average net price
$46,754
Completion rate
73%
Completions (2024)
256
Years to pay back
5.5 years
Students (undergrad)
393
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Master's | $24,499 | $45,532 | 94 |
| Music | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Music | Bachelor's | N/A | $26,985 | N/A |
| Music | Post-baccalaureate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Music | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Music | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Stringed Instruments | Master's | 32 |
| Stringed Instruments | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Keyboard Instruments | Master's | 20 |
| Woodwind Instruments | Master's | 17 |
| Voice and Opera | Master's | 13 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | Master's | 12 |
| Woodwind Instruments | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Stringed Instruments | Post-bacc certificate | 10 |
| Brass Instruments | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Music Theory and Composition | Master's | 9 |
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Sources: federal figures for The New England Conservatory of Music. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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