Psychology at Bridgewater College
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Bridgewater College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bridgewater College is in Bridgewater, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Bridgewater College
Distance learning is available at Bridgewater College. Of 1,448 students, 15 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 50 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Bridgewater College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bridgewater College’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #14 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #30 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #191 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #902 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1168 of 1,496 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #14 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #30 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 326 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #191 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #902 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1168 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Bridgewater College
Students who complete Bridgewater College’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,753 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $34,515 |
| 4 years | $38,111 |
| 5 years | $49,009 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Bridgewater College earn a median of $38,111, compared with $44,871 for all Bridgewater College graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Bridgewater College stands at $26,733.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Bridgewater College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.