Following a comprehensive review by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE), Berklee has received formal notification that the institution has been continued in accreditation. Berklee has been continuously accredited by NECHE (formerly known as NEASC) since 1973 and was last reviewed in 2023. NECHE accreditation includes Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Berklee Online, Berklee NYC, and Berklee Valencia. View the NECHE approval letter here.
Berklee (inclusive of Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Berklee Online,Berklee NYC, andBerklee 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:
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210
Wakefield, MA 01880-1249
781-425-7785
info@neche.org
One Ashburton Place, Room 1401
Boston, MA 02109
617-994-6950
Recent Accreditation Confirmations, Approvals, and Reports
Berklee's current accreditation status can be found on the NECHE website.
NECHE 2023 10-Year Reaccreditation
NECHE 2018 Fifth Year Interim Report
Additional Instructional Location: New York City
- NECHE Substantive Change Proposal: Additional Instructional Location, New York City (2020)
- NECHE Approval of Additional Instructional Location in New York City (2021)
- New York State Education Department (NYSED) Approval(2020)
- NECHE Confirmation of Approval of Additional Instructional Location in New York City (2022)
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)
- Substantive Change Request: Master's Degree Programs, Valencia Campus
- NEASC Approval of Master's Degree ProgramsinValencia
Master's Degree Programs, Boston Campus (2016)
- Substantive Change Request: Master's Degree Programs, Boston Campus
- NEASC Approval of Master's Degree Programsin Boston
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).
- Approval for Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy(NASM)
- Approval for Master of Arts in Music Therapy (AMTA)
- Application report for Master of Arts in Music Therapy (NASM)
- Supplemental application report for Master of Arts in Music Therapy (AMTA)
Annual NASM Accreditation Data Survey
Music Education
The Bachelor of Music in Music Education program is an approved educator licensure program in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
