Special Education and Teaching at Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Bridgewater State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bridgewater State University Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 colleges reporting special education and teaching 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 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 43 | Keuka College Keuka Park, NY | $55,992 | $53,293 | #84 | — |
| 44 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $55,812 | $53,121 | #87 | $35,041 |
| 45 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $55,713 | $54,738 | #59 | $48,840 |
| 46 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $55,692 | $49,043 | #136 | $50,061 |
| 47 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $55,665 | $57,532 | #32 | $37,998 |
| 48 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $55,544 | $63,047 | #14 | $42,774 |
| 49 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $55,441 | $52,768 | #93 | — |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Bridgewater State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,760 | $64,424 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at Bridgewater State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bridgewater State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,061 one year after graduating and $55,692 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bridgewater State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Bridgewater State University ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #136 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Bridgewater State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.