Bard College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Bard College at a glance

• 2,414

  students enrolled

• 725

  degrees and certificates a year

• 68%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $34,649

  average net price a year

  Tuition $62,790

• $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 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

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

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• 72

  open professional jobs

• 6

  entry level

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Dutchess County

  2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $97,273

  median household income

  Dutchess County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, social sciences, which lead to research (3 open), programs (1 open), human resources (6 open).

Hiring most: AMI Semiconductor (9), AMI Semiconductor (7), Hudson Valley Credit Union (6), Advanced Micro Devices (2), Amazon (2), Metric Geo (2), Michael Page (2), On Semiconductor (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (20), Operations (16), Finance (7), Human Resources (6), Data & Analytics (4), Research (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board.

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American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with Bard College

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

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Common questions

How big is Bard College?

Bard College enrolls about 2,414 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York. It awards about 725 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Bard College?

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

What do Bard College 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 offer AI or data science degrees?

Bard College 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?

72 open professional jobs are listed in Dutchess County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. AMI Semiconductor has the most openings.