# Bridgewater State University: Management Science / Analytics (bachelor's)

Bridgewater, MA. IPEDS 165024, CIP 52.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bridgewater-state-university/majors/management-science-analytics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,720
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,769 (U.S. median for this major: $84,313 across 125 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,188)
- Rank in MA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (3 colleges, $111,433): -$46,664
- Versus the U.S. median: -$19,544

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,769 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 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $11,579 | $51,527 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,559 | $60,338 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,904 | $75,223 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $21,176 | $94,233 | 3.8 years |

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

## Management Science / Analytics at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | $126,475 | $18,582 | $41,704 | 91% |
| Bentley University | $111,433 | $25,000 | $37,930 | 87% |
| Bridgewater State University | $64,769 | $27,000 | $16,383 | 53% |

## Careers
- Operations research analyst (SOC 15-2030): median wage $100,700 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $96,500 MA, $88,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.9% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $133,800 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $127,220 MA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $135,640 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $134,720 MA, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% 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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