by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at Bard College. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #16 out of 29 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Bard College among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #526 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 526 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 47 of 106 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 108 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Bard College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Master’s | 79 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The visual & performing arts field at Bard College covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 187 |
| Music | 51 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bard College handed out 79 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Bard College holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 32% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Bard College were White. Roughly 41% 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 master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bard College conferred 3 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
Bard College is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in visual & performing arts from Bard College identified as women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at Bard College are White. About 33% 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 doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Bard College. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 156 |