# Bridgewater State University: Geology / Earth Science (bachelor's)

Bridgewater, MA. IPEDS 165024, CIP 40.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bridgewater-state-university/majors/geology-earth-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,219 (U.S. median for this major: $60,453 across 137 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,234

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,219 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,007 | $44,531 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $11,579 | $51,527 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,559 | $60,338 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,904 | $75,223 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $21,176 | $94,233 | 7.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Geology / Earth Science at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem State University | $59,424 | not reported | $15,996 | 50% |
| Bridgewater State University | $52,219 | $23,250 | $16,383 | 53% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $291,000 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $267,290 MA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (SOC 19-2042): median wage $102,730 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $108,210 MA, $101,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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