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The bachelor's program at Bard was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #28 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bard College handed out 151 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Bard. This makes it the #70 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bard paid an average of $1,962 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 151 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from Bard. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bard are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bard College with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Bard visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bard Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from Bard. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bard College with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Bard College.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 164 |
| Music | 38 |
| Other Visual Art | 28 |
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