All Bard College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Arts & Design · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | $17,237 | $50,402 | $26,861 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $38,298 | — |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $19,327 | $34,667 | $27,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $39,296 | $64,518 | $27,000 |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Bard College students earn a median $46,543 ten years after starting college, more than 21% of New York colleges we cover. 68% graduate within six years.
Bard College majors questions
How many majors does Bard College offer?
Bard College offers 24 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Arts & Design.
What is the highest-paying major at Bard College?
Biological and Physical Sciences graduates from Bard College earn a median $64,518 four years after graduating, the highest of the 5 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Bard College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $34,667 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Bard College overview