Is Bennington College worth it?
Bennington College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Bennington, Vermont (small town). It awarded 169 degrees in 2024, most often in English language and literature, visual and performing arts and drama and dramatics.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$21,186
Median earnings 4 years after
$38,899
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,289
Average net price
$30,947
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
169
Years to pay back
3.2 years
Students (undergrad)
780
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | $20,809 | $39,958 | 34 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Master's | $60,584 | $50,671 | 30 |
| Literature | Bachelor's | $18,152 | N/A | 21 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $16,579 | $23,575 | 20 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Design | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Master's | 38 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| General Literature | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Creative Writing | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Music, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Dance, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for Bennington College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Vermont. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page