Sociology at Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Bridgewater College graduates in sociology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bridgewater College Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 309 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $49,197 | $50,034 | #288 | $35,016 |
| 310 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $49,197 | $50,034 | #289 | $35,016 |
| 311 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $49,166 | $46,964 | #365 | $43,505 |
| 312 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $49,139 | $44,746 | #408 | — |
| 313 | William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $49,077 | $51,623 | #242 | $34,099 |
| 314 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $48,962 | $45,789 | #386 | $37,389 |
| 315 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $48,954 | $44,545 | #409 | $30,126 |
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 |
| 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 sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,139 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bridgewater College rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Bridgewater College ranks #312 by median pay four years after graduation, and #408 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Bridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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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.