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 #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 114 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 204 |
| Best Music Schools | 218 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bard College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bard was $1,962 per credit hour 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Bard. About 15% were men and 85% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Bard music 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.
Graduates of the master's music program at Bard make a median salary of $30,660. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a master's degree in music from Bard. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Bard are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% 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 master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Bard College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 164 |
| Other Visual Art | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
