Music at The New England Conservatory of Music
What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, take a look at what The New England Conservatory of Music. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The New England Conservatory of Music is located in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 260 music graduations were recorded at The New England Conservatory of Music.
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Studying Online at The New England Conservatory of Music
Many students take online classes at The New England Conservatory of Music. Among 853 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 90 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at The New England Conservatory of Music
Rankings can help you compare The New England Conservatory of Music’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #23 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #25 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #409 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #413 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #23 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #25 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #409 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #413 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from The New England Conservatory of Music
Students who complete The New England Conservatory of Music’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $16,499 |
| 2 years | $18,853 |
| 3 years | $22,410 |
| 4 years | $27,139 |
| 5 years | $28,236 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from The New England Conservatory of Music earn a median of $27,139, compared with $26,802 for all The New England Conservatory of Music graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Music graduates from The New England Conservatory of Music is $26,991.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Music graduates at The New England Conservatory of Music, by degree type.
Program-wide, Music graduates at The New England Conservatory of Music are 50% women (129) and 50% men (131).
Music Bachelor’s Program at The New England Conservatory of Music
Of the 94 bachelor’s music graduates at The New England Conservatory of Music, 43% were women (40) and 57% were men (54).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at The New England Conservatory of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 38 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at The New England Conservatory of Music, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at The New England Conservatory of Music
Of the 127 master’s music degrees awarded at The New England Conservatory of Music, 53% were women (67) and 47% were men (60).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at The New England Conservatory of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 60 |
Minority students account for 23% of Music master’s degree recipients at The New England Conservatory of Music, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at The New England Conservatory of Music
Of the 9 doctoral music graduates at The New England Conservatory of Music, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at The New England Conservatory of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Music doctoral degree recipients at The New England Conservatory of Music, below the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at The New England Conservatory of Music
The Music program at The New England Conservatory of Music includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 16 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 20 |
| Musicology & Ethnomusicology | 1 |
| Conducting | 5 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 38 |
| Voice Performance | 24 |
| Jazz Studies | 24 |
| Stringed Instruments | 72 |
| Music Pedagogy | 2 |
| Brass Instruments | 18 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 31 |
| Percussion Instruments | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Those who complete Music program at The New England Conservatory of Music go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.