by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Bridgewater ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Bridgewater was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #12 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bridgewater College handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bridgewater go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,642 a year. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater, history students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Bridgewater College.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Bridgewater in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater College with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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