Bard College at Simon's Rock: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Bard College at Simon's Rock at a glance

• 225

  students enrolled

• 112

  degrees and certificates a year

• 68%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $31,625

  average net price a year

  Tuition $63,140

• $31,072

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,543

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  56% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Bard College at Simon's Rock reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Bard College at Simon's Rock

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Berkshire County, where the college is.

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• 141

  open professional jobs

• 14

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Berkshire County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $72,565

  median household income

  Berkshire County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, psychology, biological sciences, which lead to design (1 open), human resources (2 open), research (1 open), programs (2 open).

Hiring most: General Dynamics Mission Systems (106), Williams College (3), Austen Riggs Center (2), General Dynamics (2), Minerals Technologies (2), Sharp Sterile Manufacturing (2), 3 Brasseurs Brasil (1), AAS Healthcare Staffing (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (91), Operations (13), Security (5), Finance (4), Data & Analytics (3), Product (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board.

• MassHire Berkshire Career CenterPittsfield · 413-499-2220 · Monday through Thursday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Bard College at Simon's Rock?

Bard College at Simon's Rock enrolls about 225 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. It awards about 112 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Bard College at Simon's Rock?

68% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Bard College at Simon's Rock graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,072 six years after entry and $46,543 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Bard College at Simon's Rock offer AI or data science degrees?

Bard College at Simon's Rock reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Bard College at Simon's Rock?

141 open professional jobs are listed in Berkshire County, 14 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. General Dynamics Mission Systems has the most openings.