Berklee (inclusive of Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Berklee Online, Berklee NYC, and Berklee Valencia) is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education* (NECHE) and authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the commission and authorization by the state of Massachusetts should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100
Burlington, MA 01803-4514
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
One Ashburton Place, Room 1401
Boston, MA 02109
617-994-6950
*As of August 1, 2018, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education is listed on the Department of Education's list of recognized accrediting agencies as the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Recent Accreditation Confirmations, Approvals, and Reports
Berklee's current accreditation status can be found on the NECHE website.
NECHE Comprehensive Self-Study Report and Fifth Year Interim Report
Ten-Year Comprehensive Self-Study for Reaccreditation (2013)
Fifth Year Interim Report (2018)
Additional Instructional Location: New York City
Merger of Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory
New Master's Degree Programs: Valencia, Boston, Berklee Online
Master's Degree Programs, Valencia Campus (2011)
Master's Degree Programs, Boston Campus (2016)
Master's Degree Programs, Berklee Online (2017)
Music Therapy
Berklee's music therapy programs are approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), which is affiliated with the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Annual NASM Accreditation Data Survey
