Barnard College
New York, New York · Private, nonprofit · 3,264 undergraduates
All 13 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,600 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,374 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,094 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,753 |
| $110k and up | $51,378 |
| All families (average) | $28,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $111,909 | +$76,163 | clears the bar | $16,250 | 0.2 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $65,644 | +$29,898 | clears the bar | $17,875 | 0.6 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $77,805 | +$42,059 | clears the bar | $18,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,327 | +$25,581 | clears the bar | $18,558 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $107,434 | +$71,688 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $62,258 | +$26,512 | clears the bar | $16,350 | 0.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $39,947 | +$4,201 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 4.5 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $66,787 | +$31,041 | clears the bar | $17,491 | 0.6 yrs |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Bachelor's Degree | $79,807 | +$44,061 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $66,117 | +$30,371 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $77,821 | +$42,075 | clears the bar | $14,899 | 0.4 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $42,622 | +$6,876 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $75,696 | +$39,950 | clears the bar | $17,520 | 0.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 93% 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.