Fine and Studio Arts at Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Bridgewater College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bridgewater College Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts 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 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 18 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $55,296 | $52,630 | #28 | $31,907 |
| 19 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $55,180 | $52,520 | #29 | — |
| 20 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $55,012 | $48,444 | #68 | $34,560 |
| 21 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $54,910 | $50,001 | #50 | — |
| 22 | Howard University Washington, DC | $54,696 | $47,928 | #74 | — |
| 23 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $54,579 | $49,699 | #52 | $23,372 |
| 24 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $54,093 | $49,257 | #58 | $33,501 |
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 |
| Biology | $58,732 | $34,494 | #383 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,288 | $30,243 | #243 of 610 |
| 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 fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,910 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bridgewater College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Bridgewater College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Bridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367).
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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.