Universities/MA/Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA · Private Nonprofit · 7,468 students

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$34k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
44%Acceptance Rate
67%Graduation Rate
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Is Berklee College of Music worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$268,160 total cost vs $516,544 estimated 10-year earnings
8
ROI Score / 10

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Your intended major
$40,324/yr starting → $54,487/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$52k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$208,160
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$268,160

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$80,648
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$435,896
Total 10-yr Earnings$516,544

Key Numbers

$248,384
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
6.7 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
-3%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
8/10
ROI Score
Excellent
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