Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts · Public · 7,829 undergraduates
Of 39 programs with reported earnings, 38 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 46 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,007 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,579 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,559 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,904 |
| $110k and up | $21,176 |
| All families (average) | $16,383 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,939 | +$10,895 | clears the bar | $24,030 | 2.2 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $64,769 | +$23,725 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $64,178 | +$23,134 | clears the bar | $24,135 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $58,255 | +$17,211 | clears the bar | $24,490 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $51,523 | +$10,479 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,968 | +$15,924 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $59,510 | +$18,466 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $39,871 | -$1,173 | falls short | $23,250 | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,020 | +$9,976 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $64,424 | +$23,380 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $79,315 | +$38,271 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $75,783 | +$34,739 | clears the bar | $40,772 | 1.2 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $52,936 | +$11,892 | clears the bar | $26,750 | 2.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,880 | +$19,836 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $54,709 | +$13,665 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 39 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 53% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.