How much money do Berklee College of Music graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $25,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $36,400 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Berklee School of Music graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management with a median starting salary of $30,100 followed by Music paying $20,100 and Visual and Performing Arts, Other graduates who have a median starting income of $16,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Music (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $21,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Berklee College of Music graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,100 |
| Music (Master's Degree) | $21,600 |
| Music (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,100 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) | $16,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164748 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Berklee College of Music.