# Berklee College of Music: Arts and Entertainment Management (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 164748, CIP 50.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/berklee-college-of-music/majors/arts-and-entertainment-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,324
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,703 (U.S. median for this major: $49,176 across 40 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,375 (U.S. median $25,726)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (3 colleges, $42,983): +$16,720
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,527

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,703 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $42,734 | $183,329 | 9.2 years |
| 30-48k | $37,987 | $162,964 | 8.2 years |
| 48-75k | $47,799 | $205,058 | 10.3 years |
| 75-110k | $46,801 | $200,776 | 10.1 years |
| 110k+ | $54,676 | $234,560 | 11.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Arts and Entertainment Management at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berklee College of Music | $59,703 | $26,375 | $49,465 | 67% |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $42,983 | $25,000 | $16,068 | 56% |
| Dean College | $33,485 | not reported | $30,684 | 54% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $83,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $80,970 MA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (SOC 13-1011): median wage not reported Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, not reported MA, $82,890 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $78,760 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $78,620 MA, $73,710 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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