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 Bennington ranks in comparison to other schools with visual arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Bennington was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #1 in Vermont.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bennington College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of visual arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bennington is $20,809. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,063 for all visual arts students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bennington paid an average of $2,658 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 | $63,802 | $63,802 |
| Fees | $842 | $842 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Learn more about Bennington tuition and fees.
The visual arts program at Bennington awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bennington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bennington College with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Bennington visual 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 Bennington Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Bennington College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 23 |
| Music | 15 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 10 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
| Dance | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.