Social Work at Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Bridgewater State University graduates in social work earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bridgewater State University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 49 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | $59,559 | $54,782 | #155 | — |
| 50 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $59,551 | $56,440 | #97 | $38,338 |
| 51 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $59,545 | $54,182 | #177 | $37,477 |
| 52 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $59,510 | $52,405 | #255 | $41,187 |
| 53 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $59,475 | $56,608 | #90 | $32,913 |
| 54 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $59,465 | $53,537 | #199 | — |
| 55 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $59,449 | $56,583 | #92 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Bridgewater State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,207 | $75,783 | $40,772 |
Other Majors at Bridgewater State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bridgewater State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,187 one year after graduating and $59,510 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bridgewater State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Bridgewater State University ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #255 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Bridgewater State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.