Economics
Bachelor's degree · Bridgewater State University · Bridgewater, MA
$43,682Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,473Median earnings 4 years after
$55,503Median earnings 5 years after
$23,421Median federal debt
25Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Bridgewater State University earn a median of $43,682 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $23,421, about 54% of first-year earnings.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge | $103,993 | $6,617 |
| Amherst College Amherst | $90,568 | $16,662 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley | $86,367 | $11,190 |
| Williams College Williamstown | $80,888 | $12,925 |
| Tufts University Medford | $75,125 | $17,850 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $72,099 | $18,000 |
| Smith College Northampton | $71,559 | $19,000 |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston | $70,531 | $23,250 |
| Northeastern University Boston | $70,531 | $23,250 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester | $69,288 | $27,000 |
| Assumption University Worcester | $58,954 | $27,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham | $57,299 | $25,295 |
| Boston University Boston | $55,733 | $24,224 |
| Stonehill College Easton | $53,303 | $25,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst | $52,309 | $22,250 |
Other programs at Bridgewater State University
- Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
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$72,377 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$68,160 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$62,207 - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageMaster's degree
$60,180 - English Language and Literature, GeneralMaster's degree
$58,926 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$57,928 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$57,760 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$57,007 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$56,919 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$56,473 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$55,376 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$55,169 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,221 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$54,196 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$50,061 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$48,457 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$45,720 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$44,626 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$43,800
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Bridgewater State University make?
The median salary is $43,682 one year after graduation and $55,503 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,421.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.