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Berklee College of Music
#516 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Boston, MA
  • 892 reviews
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    Berklee College of Music Academics

    Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    64%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    84%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    52%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $0
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      90%
    • 20-39
      10%
    • 40-99
      0%
    • 100+
      0%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Music
      561 Graduates
    • Music Technology
      233 Graduates
    • Music Performance
      224 Graduates
    • Music Management
      159 Graduates
    • Music Theory and Composition
      64 Graduates
    • Performing Arts
      52 Graduates
    • Rehabilitation and Therapy
      42 Graduates
    • Dance
      29 Graduates
    • Music Teacher Education
      10 Graduates
    • Music History and Literature
      5 Graduates
    91%
    of students say they attend class.43 responses

    About the Professors

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Female Professors
    31%
    Male Professors
    69%
    Average Professor Salary
    $109,788
    Poll
    60%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.43 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      11%
    • Asian American
      2%
    • Hispanic
      4%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      0%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      2%
    • White
      80%

    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    81%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.70 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.70 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.70 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.70 responses
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