by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Berklee College of Music, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Berklee College of Music amounted to $52,040 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of that total, required fees totaled $1,500; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,540 |
| Fees | $1,500 |
| Total | $52,040 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Berklee College of Music charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Berklee College of Music tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Berklee College of Music comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Berklee College of Music Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Berklee College of Music has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $45,468 |
| Two Years Ago | $46,950 |
| One Year Ago | $48,830 |
| Most Recent Year | $50,540 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Berklee College of Music has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, tuition increased 3.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $53,862 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.60%, so cost a year out lands around $53,914.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $53,914 |
| In 2 Years | $55,855 |
| In 3 Years | $57,866 |
| In 4 Years | $59,950 |
| In 5 Years | $62,109 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $227,585.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Berklee College of Music, go to the Berklee College of Music Financial Aid page.
