All BSU majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 4
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $53,872 | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $27,901 | $50,059 | $26,471 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $56,609 | $28,300 |
| History | $34,215 | $52,936 | $27,000 |
| English | $34,569 | $51,020 | $27,000 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $55,376 | $80,287 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $44,626 | $60,880 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $48,457 | $54,709 | $27,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $52,219 | $23,250 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $29,595 | $45,747 | $27,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $54,221 | $79,315 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $43,682 | $70,473 | $27,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $45,720 | $64,769 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $39,871 | — | $23,375 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $38,216 | $58,255 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | $50,061 | $55,692 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,800 | $51,523 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,146 | $56,968 | $26,848 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $57,007 | $87,099 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $43,171 | $70,215 | $26,939 |
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
Management Science / Analytics → Operations research analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.9% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former BSU students earn a median $57,466 ten years after starting college, more than 37% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
BSU majors questions
How many majors does BSU offer?
Bridgewater State University offers 36 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at BSU?
Computer Science graduates from Bridgewater State University earn a median $87,099 four years after graduating, the highest of the 26 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which BSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $45,747 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 State University overview