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. It ranks as high as #10 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Bard College highly for general social sciences, ranked #106 out of 158 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 106 of 158 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in New York | 12 of 15 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 24 of 29 |
The following degree levels are available for general social sciences at Bard College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Master’s | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bard College conferred 135 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
Bard College holds a strong position among schools offering general social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Bard College, general social sciences students borrow a median amount 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 |
Learn more about Bard College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of general 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 general 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 |
Bard College conferred 135 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences, general recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
Graduate study is also available at Bard College. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Social Sciences | 32 |