Longy School of Music of Bard College

What are the graduation rates for students at Longy School of Music of Bard College?

Longy's reported overall graduation rate is 78% in IPEDS 2024-25 figures. Its reported student retention rate is 86%. These measures offer different views of undergraduate progression and should not be read as predictions for an individual student.

Federal graduation-rate measures generally follow a defined group of first-time, full-time undergraduate students through a specified completion window; they do not describe every graduate student, transfer student, or part-time learner. At a small conservatory, modest changes in the number of students completing can produce substantial percentage swings. Longy's reported overall rate was 44% in the preceding year, illustrating why a single year is best read with its cohort definition and trend in mind.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Longy School of Music of Bard College?

Music career earnings vary substantially by occupation, location, and the mix of performing, teaching, freelance, and other work a person undertakes. Tuition or a graduation rate should not be treated as a forecast of income after Longy.

Applicants comparing career prospects can ask programs for concrete information: recent graduates' kinds of work, teaching placements where relevant, performance opportunities, and the availability of career advising. They should distinguish a verified employment outcome from an opportunity to perform or network. For freelance musicians in particular, a single annual salary figure may not capture irregular bookings, multiple employers, or self-employment costs.