Berklee College of Music: cost & net price by income
Boston, Massachusetts
Here's what students actually pay to attend Berklee College of Music after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $42,820 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $59,365. Published in-state tuition is $50,270. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$42,820/yr
- $30k–$48k$51,745/yr
- $48k–$75k$56,985/yr
- $75k–$110k$55,760/yr
- $110k+$59,365/yr
Berklee College of Music cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $50,270
- Out-of-state tuition
- $50,270
- Students receiving aid
- 15%
C+
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Berklee College of Music cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Berklee College of Music is about $42,820 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Berklee College of Music?
- At Berklee College of Music, published in-state tuition is $50,270 and out-of-state tuition is $50,270 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Berklee College of Music worth the cost?
- FindU gives Berklee College of Music a value grade of C+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)