Manhattan School of Music

What are the graduation rates for students at Manhattan School of Music?

Manhattan School of Music's reported four-year graduation rate is 67%, while its six-year rate is 78%. These figures track defined cohorts of first-time, full-time undergraduate students; they do not describe the completion rate of every transfer student, graduate student, or part-time enrollee.

The reported first-year retention rate is 93%, meaning most students in the measured first-time cohort returned for a second year. Retention and graduation measure different things: returning after one year does not ensure completion, and a six-year graduation rate does not mean every graduate needed six years. Applicants comparing conservatories should use consistent cohort definitions rather than treating a single percentage as a measure of teaching quality.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Manhattan School of Music?

College Scorecard field-of-study data reports median earnings of $20,620 for the relevant federally aided music-program completers measured one year after graduation. This is an early-career measure for a defined group, not an estimate of what every Manhattan School of Music graduate will earn.

The median is the middle reported value, not a starting salary offered by the school. Music graduates may combine performance, teaching, freelance, and other work, and earnings can change substantially after the first year. The figure also leaves out important questions - such as debt, living costs, and the type of work performed - so it is most useful alongside an individual financial plan, not as a promise of career income.