by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Bard ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Bard was ranked #298 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #21 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bard College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in music from Bard. This makes it the #48 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's music program at Bard make a median salary of $27,353. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $25,041.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Bard College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Bard. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bard College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students earned a master's degree in music from Bard. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bard College with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 140 |
| Other Visual Art | 2 |
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