by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how BSU stacks up against peers offering education.
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BSU is in the top 5% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #487 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #28 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 18 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 18 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Massachusetts | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 28 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 28 |
| Best Education Schools in Massachusetts | 28 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 28 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 28 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 31 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bridgewater State University handed out 290 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,943 a year. This is higher than $53,189, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, education students borrow a median amount of $26,887 in student loans. This is higher than $26,632, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,824 | $10,824 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Approximately 84% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 243 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of education master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 215 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Bridgewater State University.
This education program at BSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 208 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 160 |
| Special Education | 113 |
| Educational Administration | 52 |
| Teaching English or French | 39 |
| Student Counseling | 35 |
| Instructional Media Design | 18 |
| Multilingual Education | 3 |