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General Psychology at Bridgewater State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Psychology, take a look at what Bridgewater State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Bridgewater State University sits in Bridgewater, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 243 general psychology degrees were granted at Bridgewater State University.

Studying Online at Bridgewater State University

Online coursework is an option at Bridgewater State University. Of 9,727 students, 1,092 (11%) studied exclusively online and 4,614 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Bridgewater State University

Students who complete Bridgewater State University’s General Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,990
2 years	$32,439
3 years	$38,176
4 years	$43,401
5 years	$49,130

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Psychology graduates from Bridgewater State University report median earnings of $43,401, compared with $53,189 for all Bridgewater State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Psychology graduates from Bridgewater State University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Psychology graduates at Bridgewater State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Psychology graduates at Bridgewater State University are 84% women (204) and 16% men (39).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Bridgewater State University

Of the 243 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at Bridgewater State University, 84% were women (204) and 16% were men (39).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	180
Hispanic / Latino	22
Black / African American	16
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	18
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 25% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University, below the national average of 46%.*

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

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Bridgewater State University

The General Psychology program at Bridgewater State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	243

Top-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Those who complete General Psychology program at Bridgewater State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

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.