by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in music at The New England Conservatory of Music. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The New England Conservatory of Music as a strong choice for music, ranked #399 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 399 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the New England Region | 23 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at The New England Conservatory of Music, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 94 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 127 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The New England Conservatory of Music conferred 127 master’s degrees in music.
The New England Conservatory of Music ranks competitively among schools offering music at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 7 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 152 |
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of music master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at The New England Conservatory of Music were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 10 |
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 32 master’s degrees in stringed instruments in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (53%).
The New England Conservatory of Music granted 20 master’s degrees in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (65%).
The New England Conservatory of Music conferred 17 master’s degrees in woodwind instruments in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (41%).
The New England Conservatory of Music conferred 14 master’s degrees in voice and opera recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
The New England Conservatory of Music conferred 12 master’s completions in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 9 master’s degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 22% to women and 78% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (44%).
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 7 master’s degrees in brass instruments in the most recent reporting year — 14% to women and 86% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 5 master’s degrees in conducting in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
The New England Conservatory of Music granted 5 master’s completions in music performance, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
The New England Conservatory of Music conferred 5 master’s completions in percussion instruments in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 1 master’s degree in musicology and ethnomusicology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, The New England Conservatory of Music conferred 9 doctoral degrees in music.
The New England Conservatory of Music is not currently ranked for music at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at The New England Conservatory of Music were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The New England Conservatory of Music with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 3 doctoral degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
The New England Conservatory of Music granted 2 doctoral completions in jazz/jazz studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 2 doctoral degrees in keyboard instruments recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
The New England Conservatory of Music granted 2 doctoral degrees in music pedagogy recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 29 graduate certificate degrees in music.
The New England Conservatory of Music is among the very best schools in the country for music at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
In the most recent graduating class, 34% of music graduate certificate degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of music graduate certificate degree graduates at The New England Conservatory of Music were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The New England Conservatory of Music with a graduate certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The New England Conservatory of Music granted 10 graduate certificate completions in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 8 graduate certificate completions in keyboard instruments recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (62%).
The New England Conservatory of Music granted 3 graduate certificate completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (33%).
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 3 graduate certificate completions in voice and opera recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
The New England Conservatory of Music granted 2 graduate certificate degrees in woodwind instruments in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
The New England Conservatory of Music conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in brass instruments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
The New England Conservatory of Music awarded 1 graduate certificate completion in percussion instruments recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at The New England Conservatory of Music. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 94 |
| Certificate Degrees in Music | 1 |