Conservatory of Music: Performers Certificate, and Artist Diploma

The Conservatory of Music offers two postbaccalaureate programs, which provide advanced training for students who are clearly destined for professional careers. Requirements for each program include private study, ensemble, performance practice, and other courses specific to the area of study. The postbaccalaureate Performers Certificate and the post-master’s Artist Diploma are available as one- and two-year programs.

  • The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code for these programs is 27-2040.
  • For detailed cost information, per semester, please refer to the Tuition and Fees page.
  • These graduate programs are expected to be completed in one or two years, depending on the exact program the student is accepted in.

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information for 2018-19

 Artist Diploma, 1 Year 

This program will cost $18,116 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

  • Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Not applicable

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

 

Artist Diploma, 2 Year

This program will cost $36,078 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.  

  • Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Not applicable

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

 

Performer’s Certificate, 1 Year

This program will cost $18,116 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

  • Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Not applicable

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

 

Performer’s Certificate, 2 Year

 This program will cost $36,232 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

  • Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Not applicable

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information for 2017-18

 Artist Diploma, 1 Year

This program will cost $20,896 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.  

  • Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Not applicable

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

 

Artist Diploma, 2 Year

This program will cost $36,138 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.  

  • Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Not applicable

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

 

Performer’s Certificate, 1 Year

This program will cost $20,896 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.  

  • Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Not applicable

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

 

Performer’s Certificate, 2 Year

This program will cost $36,138 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed

  • Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Not applicable
  • The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Not applicable

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information for 2016-17

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information for 2015-16

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information for 2014-15

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information for 2013-14

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information for 2012-13

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information for 2011-12

  • Tuition and fees (New York residents attending full-time for the 2011-12 academic year): $10,414
  • Room and board is estimated to be $7,970 (For the 2011-12 academic year)
  • CIP Codes:
    • 26471- Artist Diploma: One Year
    • 26472- Artist Diploma: Two Year
    • 22466- Performer’s Certificate: One Year
    • 22467- Performer’s Certificate: Two Year
  • Books and supplies are estimated to be $2,120 for the 2011-12 academic year
  • The median loan debt for Gainful Employment programs (Artist Diploma: One Year, Artist Diploma: Two Year, Performer’s Certificate: One Year, Performer’s Certificate: Two Year) was $20,500 for 2010-11.
  • The median loan debt for Gainful Employment programs (Artist Diploma: One Year, Artist Diploma: Two Year, Performer’s Certificate: One Year, Performer’s Certificate: Two Year) was $0 for 2011-12.
  • The on-time completion rate for these programs for 2011-12 was 90%.