Is Bridgewater State University worth it?
Bridgewater State University is a public, four-year institution in Bridgewater, Massachusetts (large suburb). It awarded 2,206 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, social work and criminal justice.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,562
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,669
Median earnings 10 years after
$57,466
Average net price
$16,383
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
2,206
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
7,829
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,718 | $51,939 | 424 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $45,720 | $64,769 | 324 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $43,735 | $64,178 | 296 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,146 | $56,968 | 229 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $43,800 | $51,523 | 219 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $38,216 | $58,255 | 205 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $34,569 | $51,020 | 175 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $57,760 | $64,424 | 141 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $54,221 | $79,315 | 114 |
| Social Work | Master's | $62,207 | $75,783 | 112 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $44,626 | $60,880 | 106 |
| History | Bachelor's | $34,215 | $52,936 | 96 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $41,187 | $59,510 | 93 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $29,595 | $45,747 | 87 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $35,680 | $54,224 | 71 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 213 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 125 |
| Management Science | Bachelor's | 124 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 110 |
| Social Work | Master's | 98 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Accounting and Finance | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 67 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Bachelor's | 64 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 22% | 3,688 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 3,290 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 1,493 |
| Public Administration | 8% | 1,343 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 1,138 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 1,025 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 805 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 774 |
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Sources: federal figures for Bridgewater State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page