Biology at Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Bridgewater College graduates in biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bridgewater College 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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| 380 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $58,804 | $61,188 | #300 | $36,215 |
| 381 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $58,782 | $62,566 | #260 | $29,222 |
| 382 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $58,779 | $57,891 | #432 | $39,910 |
| 383 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $58,732 | $53,481 | #599 | $34,494 |
| 384 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $58,703 | $55,873 | #514 | $32,099 |
| 385 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $58,669 | $65,055 | #193 | $28,035 |
| 386 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $58,662 | $60,775 | #313 | $34,165 |
Other Majors at Bridgewater College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $81,050 | $58,440 | #295 of 349 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,305 | — | #178 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,276 | $40,434 | #748 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,288 | $30,243 | #243 of 610 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $54,910 | — | #21 of 423 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,615 | $29,477 | #347 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,160 | $46,820 | #274 of 476 |
| Sociology | $49,139 | — | #312 of 462 |
| History | $48,113 | $32,771 | #293 of 459 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $44,418 | — |
| Psychology | $42,141 | $29,102 | #916 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $38,838 | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | — | $34,466 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bridgewater College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,494 one year after graduating and $58,732 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bridgewater College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Bridgewater College ranks #383 by median pay four years after graduation, and #599 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Bridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), 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.