by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Berklee College of Music. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #28 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Berklee College of Music highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #615 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 615 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 29 of 42 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 55 of 84 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at Berklee College of Music, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,029 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
| Master’s | 197 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
The visual & performing arts field at Berklee College of Music includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 897 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 281 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 63 |
| Dance | 28 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Berklee College of Music handed out 1,029 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Berklee College of Music ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #28 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Berklee College of Music earn a median of $34,167 a year. This is higher than $34,167, the median for all majors at Berklee College of Music.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $26,338 in student loans. This is above $26,015, the typical median for all majors at Berklee College of Music.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,468 | $50,540 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about Berklee College of Music tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Berklee College of Music are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Berklee College of Music with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 |
| White | 443 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 261 |
| Other Races | 85 |
During the most recent reporting year, Berklee College of Music conferred 24 undergraduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
Berklee College of Music is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of visual & performing arts undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Berklee College of Music were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Berklee College of Music with a undergraduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Berklee College of Music. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 197 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |
