San Francisco Conservatory of Music
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. earnings barely cover the debt load. a private nonprofit school with 226 students.
About This School
San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a private nonprofit institution located in San Francisco, California with approximately 226 undergraduate students enrolled. San Francisco Conservatory of Music has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The average net price after financial aid is $42,607 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $30,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) is a private music conservatory in San Francisco, California, United States. As of 2025, it had 447 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 52% graduation rate means roughly half of students don't finish, and those who do earn a median of just $30,800 a decade later — modest payoff for $27,000 in debt and years of intensive training. Worth considering only if you're deeply committed to a performance career and have a clear-eyed plan for how you'll build income in a tough industry, since the small campus (215 undergrads) does offer an intimate, focused environment that larger music programs can't match.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (226 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music
50 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102-6011
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