Physics at Bridgewater State University
If you are interested in studying Physics, take a look at what Bridgewater State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Bridgewater State University is in Bridgewater, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 physics degrees were granted at Bridgewater State University.
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Studying Online at Bridgewater State University
Distance learning is available at Bridgewater State University. Among 9,727 students, 1,092 (11%) studied exclusively online and 4,614 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at Bridgewater State University
Use these rankings to compare Bridgewater State University’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #11 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #155 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #175 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Physics graduates at Bridgewater State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Bridgewater State University are 14% women (2) and 86% men (12).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Bridgewater State University
Of the 14 bachelor’s physics graduates at Bridgewater State University, 14% were women (2) and 86% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University, below the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Bridgewater State University
The Physics program at Bridgewater State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 10 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at Bridgewater State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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.