Compare Our Music Education Offerings

Berklee Online provides a wealth of music education opportunities for today's aspiring musician. Here's a quick look to help you decide which offering is right for you.

Next semester starts Jan 13, 2025

Coursera

EdX

Kadenze

Best for

Students who want a graduate degree that challenges and rigorously deepens their understanding of their chosen field. Students who want a music degree and the full Berklee experience. Gaining a deeper proficiency in a chosen area. Meeting a specific need, or simply getting started with Berklee Online. Students with an interest in low interaction Berklee Online courses in a large class setting. Students with an interest in low interaction Berklee Online courses in a large class setting. Students with an interest in low interaction Berklee Online courses in a large class setting.

Length of Courses / Programs

1-3 Years 2-4 Years 3-18 Months 4- and 12-Week 4-16 Weeks 4-6 Weeks 4 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Time Commitment

15+ hours/week per course 10+ hours/week per course 10+ hours/week per course 10+ hours/week per course 10+ hours/week 10+ hours/week Approximately 50-60 hours of work, including both lectures and independent student learning time.

Number of Courses/Programs to Choose From

5 Majors * 12 Majors 51 350+ 21 Courses 5 Courses 1 Course (Sound Design with Kontakt)

1-on-1 Instruction & Feedback

Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No

Interaction with
Like-Minded Students

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Live Chat with Berklee Instructors

Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No

Project-Based Curriculum

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Class Size

20 or less 20 or less 20 or less 20 or less 1k and up 1k and up 1k and up

Accredited

Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No

Earn Credits

Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No

Application Required

Yes Yes No
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level certificates.
No
Proof of a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in non-degree, graduate-level courses.
No No No

Cost

Up to $34,000
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Up to $65,000
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Starting at $4,491, Undergraduate
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Starting at $8,280, Graduate
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Starting at $515 for 4-week, for-credit courses, and $1,290 for 12-week, Undergraduate, non-credit courses
Starting at $2,615, Graduate, non-credit courses
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Free - $169 Free - $39 Free - $10/monthly