Education at Bridgewater State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Bridgewater State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bridgewater State University sits in Bridgewater, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bridgewater State University
Many students take online classes at Bridgewater State University. Of 9,727 students, 1,092 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,614 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Bridgewater State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Bridgewater State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #18 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #28 of 54 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #31 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #48 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #487 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #890 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Bridgewater State University
Graduates of Bridgewater State University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,731 |
| 2 years | $43,106 |
| 3 years | $48,419 |
| 4 years | $54,943 |
| 5 years | $57,420 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Bridgewater State University take home a median $54,943, compared with $53,189 for all Bridgewater State University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Bridgewater State University stands at $26,887.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Bridgewater State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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