| Northeastern University Professional Programs vs. Berklee College of Music |
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|---|---|---|
#404 in National Universities #51 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$50,688 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$52,040 |
| cheaper$26,020 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$51,431 |
| Less$16,209 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,782 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 43.53% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 45.45% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,411 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,369 |
| Smaller2,416 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,549 |
| Larger4,995 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller820 |
| Larger2,649 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,790 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 67% |
| - | Retention Rate | 89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 517) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,428) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 880 | Number of faculty | 1,100 |
| Lower$87,159 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$97,601 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.