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New England Conservatory Of Music

Boston, MA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    82%
  • Majors Available
    14
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    5:1
  • Retention Rate
    93%

AP Credit Policy

Undergraduate students may receive up to six credits in addition to transfer credits toward the Bachelor's degree through the Advanced Placement (AP), provided they do not take courses covering the same material. NEC accepts AP scores of 4-5 to transfer in as general education or elective credit and awards 2 credits per qualifying exam. AP Music Theory will not be accepted for transfer credit.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    No

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral

  • No majors found

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Special Academics Program

  • Cross-Registration
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Independent Study
  • Internships

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