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Accounting at Bridgewater State University

If you are interested in studying Accounting, take a look at what Bridgewater State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bridgewater State University is located in Bridgewater, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 89 accounting graduations were recorded at Bridgewater State University.

Studying Online at Bridgewater State University

Many students take online classes at Bridgewater State University. Among 9,727 students, 1,092 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,614 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Bridgewater State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Bridgewater State University’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#10 of 27
Best Value	New England (Region)	#18 of 69
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#22 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#44 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#565 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#736 of 1,141

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#10 of 27
Best Value	New England (Region)	#18 of 69
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#22 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#44 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#565 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#736 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Bridgewater State University

Those who finish Bridgewater State University’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,867
2 years	$50,867
3 years	$59,841
4 years	$71,079
5 years	$82,548

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from Bridgewater State University report median earnings of $71,079, compared with $53,189 for all Bridgewater State University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Accounting graduates from Bridgewater State University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Accounting graduates at Bridgewater State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Bridgewater State University are 34% women (30) and 66% men (59).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Bridgewater State University

Among the 72 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Bridgewater State University, 29% were women (21) and 71% were men (51).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	50
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	4
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 28% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University, below the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Bridgewater State University

Among the 16 master’s accounting graduates at Bridgewater State University, 56% were women (9) and 44% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Bridgewater State University

The Accounting program at Bridgewater State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	17
Accounting & Finance	72

Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Bridgewater State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.