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Geological & Earth Sciences at Bridgewater State University

If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, 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.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Bridgewater State University.

Studying Online at Bridgewater State University

Online coursework is an option at Bridgewater State University. Of 9,727 students, 1,092 (11%) studied exclusively online and 4,614 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Bridgewater State University

Rankings can help you compare Bridgewater State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from Bridgewater State University

Those who finish Bridgewater State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,397
2 years	$30,119
3 years	$33,279
4 years	$39,086
5 years	$41,129

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Bridgewater State University take home a median $39,086, compared with $53,189 for all Bridgewater State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Bridgewater State University stands at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Bridgewater State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Bridgewater State University are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Bridgewater State University

Of the 8 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Bridgewater State University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 12% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University, lower than the national average of 26%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at Bridgewater State University

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at Bridgewater State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	8

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at Bridgewater State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$119,992
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Hydrologists	$96,513
Hydrologic Technicians	$92,011
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,801
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,509
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$58,500

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.