Fine and Studio Arts
Master's degree · Bard College · Annandale-On-Hudson, NY
$37,112Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,491Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
30Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at Bard College earn a median of $37,112 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,079 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,496–$66,541). Median debt is $41,000, about 110% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Fine and Studio Arts (Master's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Sotheby's Institute of Art-NY New York | $50,907 | $84,517 |
| New York University New York | $41,958 | $93,840 |
| The New School New York | $35,829 | $50,192 |
| University at Albany Albany | $35,104 | $20,500 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $33,582 | $55,875 |
| Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn | $32,780 | $132,594 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $28,444 | $53,086 |
| Alfred University Alfred | $21,443 | — |
Other programs at Bard College
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$81,653 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$60,943 - Biological and Physical SciencesBachelor's degree
$39,296 - MusicMaster's degree
$30,660 - Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$23,302 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$19,327 - English Language and Literature/Letters, OtherBachelor's degree
$17,237 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$13,221 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$38,298
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from Bard College make?
The median salary is $37,112 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.