Fine and Studio Arts at Bard College
Annandale-on-hudson, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 114 graduates a year
Bard College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 78% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bard College Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts 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 Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 363 | Maine College of Art & Design Portland, ME | $34,720 | $36,898 | #330 | $24,555 |
| 364 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $34,704 | $37,034 | #326 | $22,631 |
| 365 | Bard College at Simon's Rock Great Barrington, MA | $34,667 | $30,528 | #408 | $19,327 |
| 366 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $34,667 | $32,996 | #381 | $19,327 |
| 367 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $34,659 | $35,879 | #350 | $21,214 |
| 368 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $34,609 | $37,807 | #313 | $23,661 |
| 369 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $34,516 | $37,705 | #316 | $16,696 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at Bard College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,112 | $63,491 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Bard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $64,518 | $39,296 | #15 of 33 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bard College fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,327 one year after graduating and $34,667 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bard College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Bard College ranks #366 by median pay four years after graduation, and #381 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Bard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.