How much money do Bridgewater College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $33,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $43,100 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for BC graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities with a median starting salary of $40,900 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $35,300 and Psychology graduates who have a median starting income of $29,700 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Bridgewater College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $40,900 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,300 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,700 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,600 |
| History (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,100 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,100 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231581 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Bridgewater College.