by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Bard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Bard was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bard College handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bard is $23,302. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social sciences program at Bard is $232 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Bard paid an average of $1,962 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,790 | $62,790 |
| Fees | $822 | $822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,040 | $18,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bard College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Bard does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bard Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Bard College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 11 |
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