Visual & Performing Arts at Berklee College of Music
What traits are you looking for in a school for Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Berklee College of Music. Get started with the following essential facts.
Berklee College of Music is in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at Berklee College of Music
Many students take online classes at Berklee College of Music. Of 8,369 students, 1,790 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,622 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Berklee College of Music
Use these rankings to compare Berklee College of Music’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #37 of 43 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #43 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #71 of 85 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #85 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #910 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1171 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Berklee College of Music
Students who complete Berklee College of Music’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,179 |
| 2 years | $23,772 |
| 3 years | $29,241 |
| 4 years | $34,167 |
| 5 years | $35,116 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Berklee College of Music report median earnings of $34,167, compared with $34,167 for all Berklee College of Music graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Berklee College of Music comes in at $26,338.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at Berklee College of Music go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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