History at Bridgewater College
If you are interested in studying History, take a look at what Bridgewater College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bridgewater College is located in Bridgewater, VA.
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Studying Online at Bridgewater College
Distance learning is available at Bridgewater College. Among 1,448 students, 15 (1%) studied exclusively online and 50 (3%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Bridgewater College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bridgewater College’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #9 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #13 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #376 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Bridgewater College
Students who complete Bridgewater College’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,642 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $40,434 |
| 4 years | $46,821 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from Bridgewater College report median earnings of $46,821, compared with $44,871 for all Bridgewater College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Bridgewater College comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Bridgewater College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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