Is Bridgewater College worth it?
Bridgewater College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Bridgewater, Virginia (small suburb). It awarded 312 degrees in 2024, most often in sports, kinesiology, and physical education; business administration and management; and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,535
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,722
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,453
Average net price
$17,800
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
312
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
1,400
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,434 | $61,276 | 114 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,243 | $55,288 | 46 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,102 | $42,141 | 35 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,494 | $58,732 | 29 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $29,477 | $53,615 | 28 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $46,820 | $51,160 | 27 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $34,466 | N/A | 19 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $58,440 | $81,050 | 18 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $40,629 | N/A | 18 |
| History | Bachelor's | $32,771 | $48,113 | 18 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $38,838 | N/A | 16 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $44,418 | N/A | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Master's | 16 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Digital Arts | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor's | 10 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 22% | 1,194 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 16% | 863 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11% | 579 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 530 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 300 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 274 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 260 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 215 |
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Sources: federal figures for Bridgewater College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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