Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 55.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 54.6%
- Retention Rate
- 76.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,466
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,286
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $68,858 | $17,089 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $61,177 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $60,623 | $24,586 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master | $54,661 | |
| Social Work. | Master | $54,053 | $40,772 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $53,775 | $20,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $50,161 | $20,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Master | $47,260 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $46,869 | $23,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $46,380 | $30,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $45,383 | $20,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $44,371 | $25,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $44,077 | $25,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $43,426 | $23,421 |
Outcomes Overview
Bridgewater State graduates earn a median of $57,466 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 with typical debt loads of $24,286. Monthly loan payments of $257 represent about 5.4% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 96.8% employment rate reflects strong job placement in education and criminal justice fields where many Bears build careers. Low-income students see particularly strong returns with net prices starting at just $11,267. While the 63.59% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle initially, the combination of affordable tuition, reasonable debt levels, and solid earning potential delivers a strong return on investment for this working-class student body.