Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Bard College
Annandale-on-hudson, NY · Bachelor's Degree
Bard College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bard College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 460 | Mayville State University Mayville, ND | $38,553 | $39,942 | #456 | $34,306 |
| 461 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $38,460 | $42,646 | #437 | $27,221 |
| 462 | Bard College at Simon's Rock Great Barrington, MA | $38,298 | $33,725 | #474 | — |
| 463 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $38,298 | $36,452 | #470 | — |
| 464 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $38,163 | $35,102 | #473 | — |
| 465 | Livingstone College Salisbury, NC | $38,155 | $40,946 | #453 | $21,640 |
| 466 | Rogers State University Claremore, OK | $38,017 | $42,684 | #436 | — |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at Bard College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $13,221 | $34,571 | — |
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 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,667 | $19,327 | #366 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bard College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,298 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bard College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Bard College ranks #463 by median pay four years after graduation, and #470 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Bard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072).
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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.