by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Berklee College of Music worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Among the majors Berklee College of Music offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields | #13 of 13 |
| Engineering Technology (Other) | #13 of 13 |
| Other Computer Software & Media Applications | #21 of 21 |
| Music Therapy | #25 of 25 |
| Music Management | #27 of 27 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | #39 of 40 |
| Arts & Media Management | #45 of 46 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #45 of 46 |
| Computer Software & Applications | #66 of 69 |
| Other Music | #78 of 78 |
Unfortunately, College Factual was unable to determine the value ranking of Berklee College of Music due to a lack of data.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Berklee College of Music costs about $57,516. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $230,062 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $73,143 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $49,465 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $57,516 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $230,062 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Berklee College of Music net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Berklee College of Music shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $38,537 |
| $30K–$48K | $39,205 |
| $48K–$75K | $46,723 |
| $75K–$110K | $50,150 |
| Over $110K | $56,371 |
About 66% of Berklee College of Music undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,949 per year. Get more details on the Berklee College of Music financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing a school’s average total cost to other schools of a similar quality. Unfortunately we did not have enough data to determine the value of Berklee College of Music. See the net price page for more information.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.