by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Bard College ranks among other schools offering degrees in general social sciences.
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Bard College is a solid choice among schools offering general social sciences. In particular, it placed #125 out of 155 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bard College handed out 135 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Bard College, general social sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,747 in student loans. This is below $26,402, the typical median for all majors at Bard College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,498 | $65,614 |
| Fees | $822 | $822 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Bard College are White. About 47% of graduates 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 47% of general social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of general social sciences master’s degree graduates at Bard College are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 81% of graduates 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general social sciences majors at Bard College.
This general social sciences program at Bard College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 167 |
Bard College granted 167 completions in social sciences, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).