History at Bridgewater State University
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Bridgewater State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bridgewater State University is located in Bridgewater, MA.
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Studying Online at Bridgewater State University
Many students take online classes at Bridgewater State University. Of 9,727 students, 1,092 (11%) studied exclusively online and 4,614 (47%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Bridgewater State University
Rankings can help you compare Bridgewater State University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 28 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #10 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #18 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #39 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #312 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #327 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Bridgewater State University
Graduates of Bridgewater State University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,257 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $40,325 |
| 4 years | $41,834 |
| 5 years | $53,760 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from Bridgewater State University take home a median $41,834, compared with $53,189 for all Bridgewater State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Bridgewater State University comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Bridgewater State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for History majors, 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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