Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $50,270
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $50,270
- Average Net Price
- $50,404
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 15.4%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $19,440
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $19,440
- Books & Supplies
- $1,085
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $70,795
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 65.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 32.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 15.4%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $38,537 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $39,205 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $46,723 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $50,150 |
| $110,001+ | $56,371 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Berklee families pay between $38,537 and $56,371 annually depending on income, despite the $70,795 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 get the biggest discount at $38,537 per year. Over four years, that ranges from $154,000 to $225,000 total.
The typical graduate carries $25,000 in debt with monthly payments around $265. That payment eats up nearly 10% of the median $33,647 starting salary, which is modest for a $70,000 education. Music careers often start slowly, with first-year earnings averaging just $20,342.
Only 15% of students receive Pell Grants, and just 12% get institutional aid averaging $19,300. The 86.9% employment rate shows graduates find work, but the financial math works best for wealthy families who can pay full freight or low-income students who qualify for maximum aid.
The typical graduate carries $25,000 in debt with monthly payments around $265. That payment eats up nearly 10% of the median $33,647 starting salary, which is modest for a $70,000 education. Music careers often start slowly, with first-year earnings averaging just $20,342.
Only 15% of students receive Pell Grants, and just 12% get institutional aid averaging $19,300. The 86.9% employment rate shows graduates find work, but the financial math works best for wealthy families who can pay full freight or low-income students who qualify for maximum aid.
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