
402 East College Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812-1599, USA


Bridgewater College's overall graduation rate stands at 49%, placing it in the lower third compared to other institutions. Male students graduate at a notably lower rate of 39%, while female students fare better with a 57% graduation rate. These figures suggest a gender disparity, with women being more likely to complete their studies at this college.
The four-year graduation rate is 43%, which ranks around the median among similar colleges. Extending the timeframe to six years only modestly increases the graduation rate to 49%, indicating that a minority of students take longer to graduate. The retention rate, which measures the percentage of freshmen who continue to their sophomore year, is 77%, a performance considered above average and reflecting reasonably steady student persistence.
Graduates of Bridgewater College experience a range of earnings depending on their field of study. The highest average earnings are seen among those who majored in Physics, with annual incomes around $43,024. Students with degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities also report comparatively strong earnings, averaging about $42,293.
Several other disciplines provide moderate earning potential. Political Science and Government graduates earn approximately $34,647 on average, while Business Administration, Management and Operations majors make about $36,588 annually. Those studying Health and Physical Education/Fitness and Sociology can expect earnings around $30,000, with Psychology graduates earning slightly less at $26,753.
Fields such as Communication and Media Studies offer graduates earnings near $29,542, while Biology majors receive an average income close to $25,400. History majors earn approximately $25,642, suggesting a steady income potential for social science and natural science disciplines.
Although earnings vary across programs, these figures provide a snapshot of the financial prospects for students choosing their major at Bridgewater College, reflecting a range of outcomes tied to their educational focus.
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All undergraduatesBACHELOR’S Degree
Natural Resources and Conservation
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
English Language and Literature/Letters
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
History
MASTER’S Degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Psychology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services