Tuition

The Conservatory expects students to be full-time (for status definitions, see Credit Loads and Enrollment Status).

Bachelor of Music, Undergraduate Diploma, Master of Music, Graduate Diploma, Doctor of Musical Arts

Full-Time Tuition (Academic Year) $64,208
Part-Time Tuition*
Second studio fee (per semester)   $8,941
Undergraduate Course Credit Hour $2,060
Graduate Credit Hour $4,120

Certificate, Undergraduate, Graduate

Full-Time Tuition                                                                                    $51,358
Part-Time Tuition*
Second studio fee (per semester) $8,941
  Undergraduate Course Credit Hour $2,060
  Graduate Credit Hour $4,120

Dual-Degree Programs (Portion of Full-Time Tuition Billed by NEC)

Annual (for students entering prior to Fall 2025)                       $12,840
Annual (for students entering in Fall 2025 or later) $17,882

Other Programs

ESL Intensive Course (Summer 2026)                                                    $3,500

*Students may enroll part-time only with prior permission from the Dean and Chief Academic Officer (see Residency Policy).