by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Bennington. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #70 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Bennington among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #1,029 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 1,029 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 79 of 84 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Bennington, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Master’s | 2 |
This visual & performing arts field at Bennington breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 27 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 19 |
| Music | 17 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 6 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Bennington College conferred 80 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Bennington ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #70 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 70 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 732 |
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Bennington report a median salary of $19,065 a year. This is below $28,118, the median for all majors at Bennington.
To complete a bachelor’s at Bennington, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $26,722 in student loans. This is lower than $26,815, the typical median for all majors at Bennington.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,848 | $65,398 |
| Fees | $864 | $864 |
Find out more about Bennington tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Bennington were White. Approximately 78% of graduates 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 & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at Bennington. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
