Summary
The student-faculty ratio at Berklee College of Music is 12:1, and the school has 90.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Berklee College of Music include: Music Theory and Composition; Music, General; Music Performance, General; Recording Arts Technology/Technician; and Music Management. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 81.0 percent.
Faculty & Classes
| General education/core curriculum required | Yes | ||||||||
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| Student-faculty ratio | 12:1 4 | ||||||||
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Majors
| Five most popular majors for 2011 graduates | |||||||||||
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Academic Programs & Offerings
| Degrees offered | Diploma, Bachelor's | ||
| Combined-degree programs | N/A | ||
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Graduation & Retention
| Average freshman retention rate | 81% 8 |
| 4-year graduation rate | N/A |
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* Academic Life details based on 2011 data
