by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Bard College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #62 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Bard College as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #597 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 597 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 65 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 138 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Bard College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Master’s | 63 |
The social sciences area of study at Bard College breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 167 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bard College awarded 135 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Bard College ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #62 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Bard College, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,747 in student loans. This is below $26,402, the typical median for all majors at Bard College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,498 | $65,614 |
| Fees | $822 | $822 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Bard College are White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bard College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Bard College. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 63 |