by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The New England Conservatory of Music. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The New England Conservatory of Music as a strong choice for music, ranked #392 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 392 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the New England Region | 23 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at The New England Conservatory of Music, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 94 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 127 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 94 bachelor’s degrees in music.
The New England Conservatory of Music ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 21 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 345 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at The New England Conservatory of Music earn a median of $27,139 a year. This is above $26,802, the median for all majors at The New England Conservatory of Music.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The New England Conservatory of Music, music students accumulate a median of $26,991 in student loans. This is higher than $26,991, the typical median for all majors at The New England Conservatory of Music.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,730 | $58,910 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $1,840 |
Learn more about The New England Conservatory of Music tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 57% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at The New England Conservatory of Music are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The New England Conservatory of Music with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 8 |
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (41%).
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in woodwind instruments in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
The New England Conservatory of Music conferred 10 bachelor’s completions in brass instruments recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
The New England Conservatory of Music conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
The New England Conservatory of Music conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in keyboard instruments recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
The New England Conservatory of Music granted 8 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
The New England Conservatory of Music conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (88%).
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 7 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
The New England Conservatory of Music granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in percussion instruments in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 1 certificate degree in music.
The New England Conservatory of Music is not currently ranked for music at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in music from The New England Conservatory of Music identified as men.
The majority of music certificate degree graduates at The New England Conservatory of Music were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The New England Conservatory of Music with a certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The New England Conservatory of Music granted 1 certificate degree in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The New England Conservatory of Music. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 127 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 29 |
