Biology at Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
Bridgewater State University graduates in biology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bridgewater State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 305 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $60,981 | $57,029 | #464 | $32,958 |
| 306 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $60,928 | $63,399 | #242 | $35,990 |
| 307 | Howard University Washington, DC | $60,923 | $53,384 | #604 | $28,696 |
| 308 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $60,880 | $53,611 | #592 | $44,626 |
| 309 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $60,875 | $63,343 | #245 | $34,762 |
| 310 | Gannon University Erie, PA | $60,846 | $61,881 | #280 | — |
| 311 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $60,750 | $65,193 | #188 | $32,925 |
Other Majors at Bridgewater State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bridgewater State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,626 one year after graduating and $60,880 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bridgewater State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Bridgewater State University ranks #308 by median pay four years after graduation, and #592 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Bridgewater State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.