Universities/NY/Bard College

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY · Private Nonprofit · 2,414 students

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$47k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
52%Acceptance Rate
68%Graduation Rate
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Is Bard College worth it?
⚠️ Moderate ROI
$325,744 total cost vs $594,736 estimated 10-year earnings
7
ROI Score / 10

Personalise Your Calculation

Your intended major
$39,296/yr starting → $64,518/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$66k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$265,744
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$325,744

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$78,592
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$516,144
Total 10-yr Earnings$594,736

Key Numbers

$268,992
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
8.3 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+12%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
7/10
ROI Score
Moderate
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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