All BC majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $46,820 | $51,160 | $26,000 |
| History | $32,771 | $48,113 | $27,000 |
| English | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $34,494 | $58,732 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $26,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $38,838 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | $54,910 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $40,434 | $61,276 | $26,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | $44,418 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,243 | $55,288 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $29,477 | $53,615 | $26,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $58,440 | $81,050 | $26,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former BC students earn a median $53,453 ten years after starting college, more than 43% of Virginia colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
BC majors questions
How many majors does BC offer?
Bridgewater College offers 30 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at BC?
Computer Science graduates from Bridgewater College earn a median $81,050 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,000.
Which BC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $42,141 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Bridgewater College overview