Bennington College
Bennington, Vermont · Private, nonprofit · 780 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical Vermont high-school graduate (about $37,248/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 78 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,480 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,012 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,336 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,508 |
| $110k and up | $44,625 |
| All families (average) | $30,947 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Master's Degree | $50,671 | +$13,423 | clears the bar | $38,838 | 2.9 yrs |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,958 | +$2,710 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 10 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $23,575 | -$13,673 | falls short | $26,200 | n/a |
| Literature | Bachelor's Degree | $18,152 | -$19,096 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $26,241 | -$11,007 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 71% 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.