Located in Cambridge, MA, Longy School of Music is a nonprofit private institution that provides professional level education and training in music and music theory. Longy School of Music offers several programs for students to choose from. A list of the more popular programs being offered for students includes:
- Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
- Music Performance
- Piano and Organ
- Voice and Opera
- Music Teacher Education
To help students and recent graduates, Longy may offer student services including:
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Students can use various means to evaluate school performance. A school's graduation and loan default rates are among the strongest indicators of educational and career success. Longy School of Music has an annual graduation rate of 88%, and a loan default rate of about 2%.
Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Longy School of Music by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Piano and Organ (C, M)
- Voice and Opera (C, M)
- Music Performance (C, M)
- Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments (C, M)
- Music Theory and Composition (M)
- Woodwind Instruments (C, M)
- Brass Instruments (M)
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimated to provide a comparative context. For more detailed information individuals are asked to contact the school.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The net cost of this school is close to $34,100 annually, after the various types of aid, including scholarships and grants, are taken into consideration. In order to calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. Students wishing to apply to Longy must pay an application fee of $100. Student who wish to obtain more information regarding financial aid may contact the school's financial aid office at (617) 876-0956 x530, which has information regarding types of aid, forms and more. The financial figures shown on this page provide information regarding costs and fees at Longy, these numbers may change in a given year due to a variety of factors.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
Undergraduate Courses - Tuition Details
- Annual tuition estimates are between $44,000-$53,000
- Part time students are estimated to pay about $2,600 to $3,100 per unit
- Required fees: $1,000
Graduate Courses - Tuition Details
- Annual tuition estimates are between $44,000-$53,000 for graduate students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $2,600 to $3,100 per credit hour
- Required fees for graduate students are around $1,000
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 94% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 94% | $21,030 |
Receiving Student Loans | 17% | $8,472 |
Other Fashion or Art Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Longy School of Music.
- The New England Conservatory of Music in New Bedford, MA (3 miles away)
- Manhattan School of Music in Riverdale, NY (182 miles away)
- The Juilliard School in New York, NY (185 miles away)
- The Collective School Of Music in Burbank, CA (187 miles away)
- Curtis Institute of Music in Johnstown, PA (269 miles away)