We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in fine & studio arts at Bard College. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 19 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Bard College as a strong choice for fine & studio arts, ranked #389 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 389 of 678 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in New York | 39 of 59 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 83 of 124 |
The following degree levels are offered in fine & studio arts at Bard College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 132 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bard College handed out 52 master’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Bard College is a solid choice among schools offering fine & studio arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of fine & studio arts master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts master’s degree graduates at Bard College were White. Roughly 46% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Bard College granted 29 master’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (41%).
Bard College granted 23 master’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bard College conferred 3 doctoral degrees in fine & studio arts.
Bard College has not been ranked for fine & studio arts at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in fine & studio arts from Bard College identified as women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts doctoral degree graduates at Bard College were White. Roughly 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 fine & studio 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 |
Bard College conferred 3 doctoral degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Bard College. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 132 |