Psychology at Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Bridgewater College graduates in psychology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bridgewater College Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
| … | |||||
| 913 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $42,219 | $45,268 | #838 | $36,323 |
| 914 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $42,190 | $42,895 | #940 | $27,627 |
| 915 | Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX | $42,185 | $42,890 | #941 | $28,156 |
| 916 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $42,141 | $38,373 | #1009 | $29,102 |
| 917 | Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH | $42,140 | $44,970 | #863 | — |
| 918 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $42,127 | $47,818 | #686 | $26,504 |
| 919 | Wilmington College Wilmington, OH | $42,018 | $44,840 | #865 | $25,708 |
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 |
| 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 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $38,838 | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | — | $34,466 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bridgewater College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,102 one year after graduating and $42,141 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bridgewater College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Bridgewater College ranks #916 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1009 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Bridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
← All data for Bridgewater College · Methodology
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.