Music Performance at Berklee College of Music
If you plan to study Music Performance, take a look at what Berklee College of Music. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Berklee College of Music is in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 325 music performance degrees were granted at Berklee College of Music.
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Online Class Availability at Berklee College of Music
Distance learning is available at Berklee College of Music. Among 8,369 students, 1,790 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,622 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music Performance graduates at Berklee College of Music, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music Performance graduates at Berklee College of Music are 36% women (116) and 64% men (209).
Music Performance Bachelor’s Program at Berklee College of Music
Among the 235 bachelor’s music performance degrees awarded at Berklee College of Music, 29% were women (69) and 71% were men (166).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Performance bachelor’s degree recipients at Berklee College of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 96 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 80 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Music Performance bachelor’s degree recipients at Berklee College of Music, below the national average of 33%.*
Music Performance Master’s Program at Berklee College of Music
Of the 60 master’s music performance degrees awarded at Berklee College of Music, 52% were women (31) and 48% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Performance master’s degree recipients at Berklee College of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 29 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Music Performance master’s degree recipients at Berklee College of Music, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Music Performance Graduates
Graduates of the Music Performance program at Berklee College of Music pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Music Performance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| 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
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