Simon's Rock at Bard College
Barrytown, New York · Private, nonprofit · 225 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 41 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $27,480 |
| $30k to $48k | $41,839 |
| $48k to $75k | $30,051 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,820 |
| $110k and up | $32,298 |
| All families (average) | $31,625 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $34,571 | -$1,175 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $34,667 | -$1,079 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| 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.