Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $54,600
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $54,600
- Average Net Price
- $47,599
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 13.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $17,350
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $17,350
- Books & Supplies
- $1,500
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $73,450
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,994
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 65.5%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 32.9%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 13.2%
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 | $42,437 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $55,777 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $57,477 |
| $110,001+ | $59,277 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families at Manhattan School of Music pay an average of $47,599 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay $42,437 per year, while those from households above $110,000 pay $59,277. Over four years, expect to spend between $170,000 and $237,000 total.
The financial reality hits hard after graduation. Median debt of $26,994 translates to $286 monthly payments for a decade. That's steep when new graduates earn just $18,578 in their first year and $26,878 after ten years in the field. Only 65.52% of borrowers are successfully repaying their loans. The conservatory's 95.6% employment rate sounds impressive until you realize most musicians piece together income from multiple gigs.
Lower-income students get the best deal here, saving nearly $17,000 annually compared to wealthy families through need-based aid.
The financial reality hits hard after graduation. Median debt of $26,994 translates to $286 monthly payments for a decade. That's steep when new graduates earn just $18,578 in their first year and $26,878 after ten years in the field. Only 65.52% of borrowers are successfully repaying their loans. The conservatory's 95.6% employment rate sounds impressive until you realize most musicians piece together income from multiple gigs.
Lower-income students get the best deal here, saving nearly $17,000 annually compared to wealthy families through need-based aid.
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