# Bard College: Biological and Physical Sciences (bachelor's)

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY. IPEDS 189088, CIP 30.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bard-college/majors/biological-and-physical-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,296
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,518 (U.S. median for this major: $63,018 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (4 colleges, $67,310): -$2,792
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,500

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,518 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,012 | $80,421 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $21,038 | $88,991 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $22,139 | $93,648 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $28,185 | $119,223 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $44,873 | $189,813 | 6.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biological and Physical Sciences at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | $70,101 | $24,250 | $44,338 | 82% |
| Bard College | $64,518 | $27,000 | $34,649 | 68% |
| CUNY Hunter College | $63,406 | $10,348 | $2,984 | 57% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $89,320 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, $97,070 NY, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $101,990 Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, $134,680 NY, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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