# Bard College: English Language and Literature / Letters, Other (bachelor's)

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY. IPEDS 189088, CIP 23.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bard-college/majors/english-language-and-literature-letters-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $17,237
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,402 (U.S. median for this major: $39,286 across 14 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,861 (U.S. median $25,500)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,116

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,402 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 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $21,038 | $88,991 | 5.6 years |
| 48-75k | $22,139 | $93,648 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $28,185 | $119,223 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $44,873 | $189,813 | 12.0 years |

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

## English Language and Literature / Letters, Other at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bard College | $50,402 | $26,861 | $34,649 | 68% |

## 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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