Biological and Physical Sciences at Bard College
Annandale-on-hudson, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 95 graduates a year
Bard College graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bard College Compares for Biological and Physical Sciences
All 33 colleges reporting biological and physical sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $102,801 | $110,287 | #1 | $75,418 |
| 2 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $90,507 | $79,437 | #2 | $69,480 |
| 3 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $71,066 | $67,640 | #12 | — |
| 4 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $71,028 | $72,236 | #3 | $25,311 |
| 5 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $70,101 | $66,722 | #14 | $29,958 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #4 | $35,639 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #5 | $35,639 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #6 | $35,639 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #7 | $35,639 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #8 | $35,639 |
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| 12 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #10 | $35,639 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $69,102 | $70,277 | #11 | $35,639 |
| 14 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $68,583 | $63,082 | #18 | $46,288 |
| 15 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $64,518 | $61,408 | #20 | $39,296 |
| 16 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $63,406 | $60,349 | #21 | $36,362 |
| 17 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $63,018 | $67,607 | #13 | $41,561 |
| 18 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $62,698 | $63,764 | #15 | $34,380 |
Other Majors at Bard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $50,402 | $17,237 | #5 of 14 |
| Social Sciences | $48,751 | $23,302 | #60 of 87 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,298 | — | #463 of 476 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,667 | $19,327 | #366 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bard College biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,296 one year after graduating and $64,518 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bard College rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 33 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Bard College ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Bard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($58,891), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,455.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.