Social Work
Bachelor's degree · Bridgewater State University · Bridgewater, MA
$41,187Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,510Median earnings 4 years after
$49,143Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
72Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at Bridgewater State University earn a median of $41,187 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,790 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,212–$64,160). Median debt is $25,000, about 61% of first-year earnings.
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Salem State University Salem | $45,450 | $24,991 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston | $45,227 | $26,072 |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee | $40,161 | $28,250 |
| Westfield State University Westfield | $38,596 | $25,000 |
| Simmons University Boston | $34,496 | $10,888 |
| Gordon College Wenham | $30,381 | $25,000 |
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$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
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$56,919 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
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$55,169 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
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$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 Social Work graduates from Bridgewater State University make?
The median salary is $41,187 one year after graduation and $49,143 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.