History
Bachelor's degree · Bridgewater State University · Bridgewater, MA
$34,215Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,936Median earnings 4 years after
$53,760Median earnings 5 years after
$26,750Median federal debt
69Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Bridgewater State University earn a median of $34,215 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $26,750, about 78% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst College Amherst | $56,444 | — |
| Harvard University Cambridge | $53,468 | $12,721 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston | $46,908 | $23,801 |
| Fitchburg State University Fitchburg | $46,184 | — |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester | $42,345 | $27,000 |
| Tufts University Medford | $41,447 | $15,500 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $41,341 | $18,997 |
| Worcester State University Worcester | $38,028 | $24,680 |
| Framingham State University Framingham | $34,836 | $26,997 |
| Brandeis University Waltham | $33,903 | $23,250 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton | $32,896 | $25,990 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth | $30,581 | $21,250 |
| Salem State University Salem | $29,307 | $25,450 |
| Emmanuel College Boston | $28,695 | $27,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $27,586 | $22,564 |
Other programs at Bridgewater State University
- Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$80,124 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$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 History graduates from Bridgewater State University make?
The median salary is $34,215 one year after graduation and $53,760 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.