General Social Sciences at Bard College
If you are interested in studying General Social Sciences, consider the program at Bard College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bard College is located in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 167 general social sciences graduations were recorded at Bard College.
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Studying Online at Bard College
Many students take online classes at Bard College. Of 2,911 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 168 (6%) took at least some classes online.
General Social Sciences Rankings at Bard College
Use these rankings to compare Bard College’s General Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #12 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #13 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #125 of 155 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #150 of 156 |
Earnings for General Social Sciences Graduates from Bard College
Those who finish Bard College’s General Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,172 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Social Sciences graduates from Bard College is $24,747.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Social Sciences graduates at Bard College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Social Sciences graduates at Bard College are 57% women (96) and 43% men (71).
General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Bard College
Of the 135 bachelor’s general social sciences degrees awarded at Bard College, 59% were women (79) and 41% were men (56).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Bard College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 64 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 29 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of General Social Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Bard College, lower than the national average of 45%.*
General Social Sciences Master’s Program at Bard College
Among the 32 master’s general social sciences graduates at Bard College, 53% were women (17) and 47% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Social Sciences master’s degree recipients at Bard College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 26 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of General Social Sciences master’s degree recipients at Bard College, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Social Sciences Concentrations at Bard College
The General Social Sciences program at Bard College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 167 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the General Social Sciences program at Bard College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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