Outcomes at Berklee College of Music
Graduation Rate
68.59%
Transfer-out Rate
11.23%
Retention Rate
84.00%
The graduation rate at Berklee College of Music is 68.59% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 843 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,229 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 64.78%.
The transfer-out rate is 11.23% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The retention rate (full-time students) is 84% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Berklee College of Music and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Berklee College of Music. 843 students have completed and 138 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 17 students still enrolled and 231 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,229 | 1,125 | 104 |
| Completers | 843 (68.59%) | 771 | 72 |
| Transfer-out | 138 (11.23%) | 134 | 4 |
| Still Enrolled | 17 (1.38%) | 17 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 231 (18.80%) | 203 | 28 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 611 students have completed in 4 years and additional 117 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 611 (54.31%) |
330 (51.24%) |
281 (58.42%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 117 (10.40%) |
59 (9.16%) |
58 (12.06%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 33 (2.93%) |
19 (2.95%) |
14 (2.91%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68.59% (843/1,229) | 65.31% (467/715) | 73.15% (376/514) |
| Asian | 52.50% (21/40) | 38.10% (8/21) | 68.42% (13/19) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 56.25% (36/64) | 47.62% (20/42) | 72.73% (16/22) |
| Hispanic | 57.14% (56/98) | 56.00% (28/50) | 58.33% (28/48) |
| White | 66.59% (291/437) | 65.76% (169/257) | 67.78% (122/180) |
| Two or More Race | 60.47% (26/43) | 45.00% (9/20) | 73.91% (17/23) |
| Unknown | 73.91% (136/184) | 70.54% (79/112) | 79.17% (57/72) |