by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Bard College stacks up against peers offering music.
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Bard College holds a strong position among schools offering music. More specifically it was ranked #298 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 20 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 20 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 20 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 26 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 26 |
| Best Value Music Schools in New York | 26 |
| College Major Best Value | 26 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 48 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 48 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 48 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 48 |
During the most recent reporting year, Bard College conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,498 | $65,614 |
| Fees | $822 | $822 |
Find out more about Bard College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Bard College were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 46% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 52% of music master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Bard College are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 44% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at Bard College.
The music program at Bard College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 47 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 4 |
Bard College awarded 47 degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 49% to women and 51% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (40%).
Bard College awarded 4 degrees in music history, literature, and theory in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).