Is Bard College worth it?
Bard College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York (rural area). It awarded 787 degrees in 2024, most often in social sciences, fine arts and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$21,735
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,380
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,543
Average net price
$34,649
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
787
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
2,414
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $23,302 | $48,751 | 129 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $19,327 | $34,667 | 119 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Bachelor's | $17,237 | $50,402 | 64 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor's | $39,296 | $64,518 | 62 |
| Music | Master's | $30,660 | $48,961 | 58 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $13,221 | $34,571 | 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $60,943 | $51,212 | 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $81,653 | $103,582 | 24 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's | $37,112 | $63,491 | 20 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 138 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 121 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 119 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor's | 82 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 55 |
| Social Sciences, General | Master's | 32 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | Master's | 29 |
| Music Performance, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's | 23 |
Campuses
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Figures for employers, job titles and graduates found cover Bard College and 1 related campus reported under the same institution.
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Sources: federal figures for Bard College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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