Home > Colleges > Massachusetts > Details page
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music
BOSTON, MA . 4 Year 3.9
#1380 in Best Colleges in America
1140 BOYLSTON ST BOSTON, MA 02215

Overview

Berklee College of Music, founded in 1945 and located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, is a leading global institution for contemporary music and performing arts. The school offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple fields, including performance, composition, music production, film scoring, and music business, with a focus on developing students' professional skills in the modern music industry. Berklee is renowned for its innovative curriculum and was one of the first institutions of higher education globally to offer specialized programs in rock music, electronic music, and film scoring. The college has campuses in Boston, New York, and Valencia, Spain, and provides global online learning opportunities through Berklee Online. Berklee's alumni include numerous Grammy Award winners. Its educational philosophy emphasizes diversity, inclusivity, and cross-cultural exchange, aiming to cultivate music creative leaders with a global perspective.

Rankings

  • 13

    #13 in Best Colleges for Music in America

  • 1380

    #1380 in Best Colleges in America

  • 20

    #20 in Best College Locations in America

  • Best Colleges for Music in America 13 of 265
  • Best College Locations in America 20 of 1,527
  • Colleges with the Best Student Life in America 47 of 1,509

Academics

  • B+Academics
  • D Value
  • A+Diversity
  • B+Campus
  • AAthletics
  • A Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • A+Location
  • B Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • A+Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Computer Software Engineering
    357 Graduates
  • Music
    222 Graduates
  • Music Performance
    197 Graduates
  • Music Theory and Composition
    162 Graduates
  • Engineering Technician
    146 Graduates
  • Music Management
    146 Graduates
  • Performing Arts
    61 Graduates
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
    31 Graduates
  • Dance
    30 Graduates
  • Music Teacher Education
    11 Graduates

Admissions

  • January 15
    Application Deadline
  • 55%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,013
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    67%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    86%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    5,494 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,683
  • Undergrads Over 25
    18%
  • Pell Grant
    16%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

You Might Also Like