We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about 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 economics.
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BSU ranks competitively among schools offering economics. In particular, it placed #434 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bridgewater State University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,153 a year. This is below $53,189, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, economics graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 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, 48% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Roughly 78% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Bridgewater State University.