Longy School of Music of Bard College
- Graduation Rate
- 55% C
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $46,543 C+
- Roughly in line with national averages
- Net Price
- $38,530 F
- 125% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 10
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 11.0× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $11.0 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $11.0 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,540,448.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Every $1 invested returns $11.0 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Longy School of Music of Bard College
Longy School of Music of Bard College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 10
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Visual & Performing Arts
Why students choose Longy School of Music of Bard College
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $38,530 a year after grants and scholarships — 125% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $46,543 ten years after enrolling — 14% above the typical college, against $24,254 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Longy School of Music of Bard College is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Longy School of Music of Bard College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Longy School of Music of Bard College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 55%.
- Retention Rate
- 86%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 7%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $5,720
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 3:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.46
- First-Gen Students
- 12%
- Applicants
- 82
- Admitted
- 73
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Longy School of Music of Bard College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Longy School of Music of Bard College is $55,275, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $38,530. The median graduate leaves with about $24,254 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $55,275
- Out-of-State
- $55,275
- Avg Net Price
- $38,530
- Median Debt
- $24,254
- Pell Grant Rate
- 6%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 12%
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Longy School of Music of Bard College — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Longy School of Music of Bard College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Longy School of Music of Bard College earn a median of $46,543, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $31,072
- 8 Years
- $37,534
- 10 Years
- $46,543
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.52x
- Earning > $25K
- 51%
Earnings Trajectory
How Longy Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Longy School of Music of Bard College Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Longy School of Music of Bard College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $38,530/year ($154,120 total). Graduates earn $46,543 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,694,568 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,540,448 (11.0× your investment). The median debt is $24,254, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 55% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $154,120
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,694,568
- Net Return
- $1,540,448
- ROI Multiple
- 11.0×
- Cost Per Year
- $38,530
- Median Debt
- $24,254
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 55%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Endowment
- $8,262,655
- Total Expenses
- $7,755,942
- Investment Income
- $1,316,379
Top Programs
The fields Longy School of Music of Bard College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Visual & Performing Arts 100% $32,501 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Longy School of Music of Bard College's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- C-Art Director$105,180 · 5% growthAdaptable 60
- C-Animator$86,120 · 3% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Fashion Designer$79,600 · 1% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Interior Designer$62,510 · 4% growthAdaptable 60
- C-Museum Curator$59,880 · 8% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Graphic Designer$58,910 · 3% growthVulnerable 48
- D+Photographer$40,760 · 4% growthAdaptable 60
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Longy School of Music of Bard College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Longy School of Music of Bard College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 55%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Longy School of Music of Bard College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Longy School of Music of Bard College is $55,275, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $38,530. The median graduate leaves with about $24,254 in federal student loans.
Is Longy School of Music of Bard College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Longy School of Music of Bard College earn a median of $46,543, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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