Accounting & Finance at Bridgewater State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting & Finance, you may want to check out the program at Bridgewater State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bridgewater State University is located in Bridgewater, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 72 accounting & finance degrees were awarded at Bridgewater State University.
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Online Class Availability at Bridgewater State University
Distance learning is available at Bridgewater State University. Among 9,727 students, 1,092 (11%) studied exclusively online and 4,614 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting & Finance Rankings at Bridgewater State University
Use these rankings to compare Bridgewater State University’s Accounting & Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #46 of 85 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Accounting & Finance graduates at Bridgewater State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting & Finance graduates at Bridgewater State University are 29% women (21) and 71% men (51).
Accounting & Finance Bachelor’s Program at Bridgewater State University
Of the 72 bachelor’s accounting & finance graduates at Bridgewater State University, 29% were women (21) and 71% were men (51).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting & Finance 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 & Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Bridgewater State University, lower than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting & Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting & Finance program at Bridgewater State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Accounting & Finance graduates, 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 and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| 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
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