by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how The New England Conservatory of Music ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The New England Conservatory of Music was ranked #56 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The New England Conservatory of Music handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 122 students received their master’s degree in music from The New England Conservatory of Music. This makes it the #5 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at The New England Conservatory of Music is $10,847. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from The New England Conservatory of Music make a median salary of $20,682 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at The New England Conservatory of Music, music students borrow a median amount of $26,991 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all music majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at The New England Conservatory of Music.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The New England Conservatory of Music with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 122 music majors earned their master's degree from The New England Conservatory of Music. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The New England Conservatory of Music with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 10 |
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