Degrees & Diplomas

The process is yours.

Simón Willson

Don’t come to school here thinking it will be dictated to you what you should do.

Dominique EadeJazz Studies; Contemporary Improvisation

Making Connections

Liberal Arts at NEC

You have to make your own career as a musician...and NEC has programs to help you.

Jérôme MouffeGuitar Faculty

I learn from literally anyone I encounter at NEC.

Klaus Nugraha

NEC offers degree and diploma programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, all accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE). In general degree programs have more structured curricula and diploma programs more flexible curricula - specifics can be found below.

Starting in Fall 2022, NEC will offer a 1-year certificate program designed to provide students the opportunity to take classes according to their needs and interests with maximum flexibility. This is distinct from the existing certificate programs in the School of Continuing Education - further information can be found at the links below.