Social Sciences at Bard College
Annandale-on-hudson, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 158 graduates a year
Bard College graduates in social sciences earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bard College Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social 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 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
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| 57 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $49,189 | $51,184 | #51 | — |
| 58 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $48,970 | $44,559 | #75 | $45,588 |
| 59 | Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | $48,761 | $51,900 | #46 | $31,204 |
| 60 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $48,751 | $46,401 | #69 | $23,302 |
| 61 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $48,486 | $46,315 | #70 | $41,954 |
| 62 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $47,969 | $51,057 | #52 | $34,427 |
| 63 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $47,535 | $50,595 | #54 | $37,501 |
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 |
| 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 social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,302 one year after graduating and $48,751 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bard College rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Bard College ranks #60 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Bard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,125.
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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.