by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Bard College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #48 out of 71 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Bard College among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #523 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 523 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 47 of 100 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 110 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Bard College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Master’s | 79 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The visual & performing arts field at Bard College covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 187 |
| Music | 51 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bard College awarded 156 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Bard College holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #48 out of 71 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Bard College, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,402, the typical median for all majors at Bard College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,498 | $65,614 |
| Fees | $822 | $822 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Bard College are White. Roughly 53% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 19 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Bard College. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 79 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |