Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, New York · Private, nonprofit · 2,414 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,012 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,038 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,139 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,185 |
| $110k and up | $44,873 |
| All families (average) | $34,649 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $34,667 | -$1,079 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,751 | +$13,005 | clears the bar | $23,125 | 1.8 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $34,571 | -$1,175 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $64,518 | +$28,772 | clears the bar | $26,455 | 0.9 yrs |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $50,402 | +$14,656 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $103,582 | +$67,836 | clears the bar | $51,485 | 0.8 yrs |
| Music | Master's Degree | $48,961 | +$13,215 | clears the bar | $48,000 | 3.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $63,491 | +$27,745 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $51,212 | +$15,466 | clears the bar | $21,422 | 1.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $38,298 | +$2,552 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.