Bennington College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Bennington College at a glance
780
students enrolled
220
degrees and certificates a year
71%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$30,947
average net price a year
Tuition $63,802
$24,711
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,289
median earnings, 10 years after entry
53% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| English | 36% | 80 |
| Visual & performing arts | 27% | 59 |
| Foreign languages | 6% | 14 |
| Computer & information sciences | 4% | 9 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 4% | 9 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 1 |
The job market around Bennington College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Bennington County, where the college is.
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9
open professional jobs
2
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.3%
unemployment in Bennington County
2026-08 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier
$71,494
median household income
Bennington County
45%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (1 open).
Hiring most: United Counseling Service of Bennington County (3), Mack Molding Company (2), Bennington College (1), Brookdale Senior Living (1), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (1), United Counseling Services (1).
What they hire for: Programs (3), Clinical (2), Operations (2), Engineering (1). Programs jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Office of Workforce Strategy & Development.
- Bennington Resource Center, Vermont Department of LaborBennington · 802-442-6376 · In Person (Walk-in & By Appt): M-Thurs 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm Virtual: Fridays 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm and By Appt
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Bennington College?
- Bennington College enrolls about 780 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bennington, Vermont. It awards about 220 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Bennington College?
- 71% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Bennington College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $24,711 six years after entry and $38,289 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Bennington College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Bennington College awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Bennington College?
- 9 open professional jobs are listed in Bennington County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. United Counseling Service of Bennington County has the most openings.
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