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General English Literature at Bridgewater State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, 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 is in Bridgewater, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 91 general english literature degrees were granted at Bridgewater State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Bridgewater State University

Many students take online classes at Bridgewater State University. Among 9,727 students, 1,092 (11%) studied exclusively online and 4,614 (47%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Bridgewater State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Bridgewater State University’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#6 of 29
Best Value	New England (Region)	#8 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#14 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#32 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#256 of 678
Best Value	Nationwide	#359 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Bridgewater State University

Graduates of Bridgewater State University’s General English Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,309
2 years	$36,213
3 years	$38,875
4 years	$44,476
5 years	$49,785

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General English Literature graduates from Bridgewater State University earn a median of $44,476, compared with $53,189 for all Bridgewater State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from Bridgewater State University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General English Literature graduates at Bridgewater State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Bridgewater State University are 79% women (72) and 21% men (19).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Bridgewater State University

Of the 78 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Bridgewater State University, 78% were women (61) and 22% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	66
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	4

Minority students account for 15% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Bridgewater State University

Among the 13 master’s general english literature graduates at Bridgewater State University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 15% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University, below the national average of 25%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General English Literature Concentrations at Bridgewater State University

This General English Literature program at Bridgewater State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	91

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Those who complete General English Literature program at Bridgewater State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General English Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.