by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Bridgewater State ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Bridgewater State was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bridgewater State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State is $40,397. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,478 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State, geology students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,946.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Bridgewater State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Bridgewater State. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bridgewater State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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