History
Bachelor's degree · Bridgewater College · Bridgewater, VA
$32,771Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,113Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Bridgewater College earn a median of $32,771 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 $27,000, about 82% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney | $42,949 | $27,000 |
| Virginia Military Institute Lexington | $42,543 | $19,500 |
| Longwood University Farmville | $37,404 | $26,763 |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk | $36,733 | $23,000 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville | $34,028 | $18,250 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $33,456 | $21,500 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $33,319 | $20,499 |
| University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg | $31,965 | $20,490 |
| William & Mary Williamsburg | $31,595 | $15,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $29,794 | $21,269 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News | $29,386 | $26,000 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $29,000 | $20,018 |
| Radford University Radford | $28,239 | $20,500 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $25,992 | $18,750 |
| Roanoke College Salem | $25,940 | $27,000 |
Other programs at Bridgewater College
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$58,440 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$46,820 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$44,418 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$40,629 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$40,434 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$38,838 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,494 - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,466 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$30,243 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$29,477 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,102 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$47,436 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
— - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$66,305 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$33,797 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$36,416
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Bridgewater College make?
The median salary is $32,771 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.