by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in music at Bard College. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Bard College as a strong choice for music, coming in at #134 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 134 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 7 of 35 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 22 of 73 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in music at Bard College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 27 |
During the most recent reporting year, Bard College conferred 27 master’s degrees in music.
Bard College ranks competitively among schools offering music at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 32 |
Among recent graduates, 52% of music master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Bard College are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 44% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Bard College awarded 23 master’s degrees in music performance, general recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (35%).
Bard College conferred 4 master’s degrees in music history, literature, and theory in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Bard College. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 24 |