by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Bard ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Bard was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #17 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bard College handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Bard. This makes it the #25 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bard is $19,327. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Bard is $629 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 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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Of the 138 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from Bard in 2022, 45% were men and 55% 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, 63% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Bard does not offer an online option for its fine arts 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.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at Bard make a median salary of $37,112. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $32,650.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bard College with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Bard College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 38 |
| Other Visual Art | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.