Is Manhattan School 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 Manhattan School of Music offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Brass Instruments | #16 of 16 |
| Percussion Instruments | #16 of 16 |
| Woodwind Instruments | #17 of 17 |
| Stringed Instruments | #29 of 30 |
| Keyboard Instruments | #62 of 63 |
| Jazz Studies | #63 of 64 |
| Voice Performance | #65 of 66 |
| Musical Theater | #79 of 81 |
| Music Theory & Composition | #128 of 130 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | #297 of 299 |
College Factual did not have enough data to determine a value ranking for Manhattan School of Music this year.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Manhattan School of Music costs about $55,656. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $222,624 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $77,768 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $51,754 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $55,656 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $222,624 |
*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 Manhattan School of Music net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Manhattan School of Music costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
*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 Manhattan School of Music shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $42,437 |
| $30K–$48K | $55,777 |
| $48K–$75K | $57,477 |
| Over $110K | $59,277 |
About 85% of Manhattan School of Music undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,529 per year. Get more details on the Manhattan School 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 Manhattan School of Music. See the net price page for more information.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.