The New England Conservatory of Music— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$34,483
in 2021+5% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 5% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 37% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 18 percentage points since 2003
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $10,740 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $11,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $9,562 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $8,221 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $11,000 |
| 2003 | — | — | 55% | $12,608 |
| 2004 | — | — | 70% | $11,312 |
| 2005 | — | — | 69% | $11,876 |
| 2006 | — | — | 63% | $12,596 |
| 2007 | — | — | 72% | $13,688 |
| 2008 | $32,800 | — | 78% | $13,494 |
| 2009 | — | — | 75% | $15,312 |
| 2010 | $32,200 | $34,097 | 75% | $17,125 |
| 2011 | — | $32,278 | 66% | $19,125 |
| 2012 | $29,500 | $32,246 | 76% | $20,750 |
| 2013 | $28,000 | $37,800 | 83% | $24,922 |
| 2014 | $26,800 | $35,849 | 86% | $25,072 |
| 2015 | $32,100 | $40,060 | 88% | $24,500 |
| 2016 | — | $36,531 | 84% | $27,000 |
| 2017 | — | $37,292 | 81% | $29,000 |
| 2018 | — | $37,507 | 80% | $24,568 |
| 2019 | — | $43,712 | 85% | $22,000 |
| 2020 | — | $43,830 | 81% | $19,500 |
| 2021 | $34,483 | $46,080 | 71% | $19,500 |
| 2022 | — | $29,481 | 83% | — |
| 2023 | — | $32,148 | 81% | — |
| 2024 | — | $42,556 | 78% | — |
| 2025 | — | $46,754 | 73% | — |