Bridgewater College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$53,453
in 2021+25% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 25% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 2% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 3 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 56% | $7,819 |
| 1999 | — | — | 55% | $10,248 |
| 2000 | — | — | 56% | $11,902 |
| 2001 | — | — | 57% | $12,312 |
| 2002 | — | — | 61% | $11,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 55% | $11,000 |
| 2004 | — | — | 59% | $11,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 65% | $10,521 |
| 2006 | — | — | 68% | $11,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 65% | $11,625 |
| 2008 | $42,900 | — | 66% | $13,062 |
| 2009 | — | — | 59% | $13,625 |
| 2010 | $44,200 | $18,240 | 57% | $13,625 |
| 2011 | — | $19,648 | 64% | $15,000 |
| 2012 | $42,600 | $19,108 | 59% | $17,500 |
| 2013 | $40,800 | $20,779 | 57% | $18,375 |
| 2014 | $41,100 | $18,728 | 60% | $18,375 |
| 2015 | $42,500 | $18,892 | 61% | $20,000 |
| 2016 | — | $19,722 | 53% | $21,500 |
| 2017 | — | $19,861 | 66% | $20,796 |
| 2018 | — | $19,538 | 61% | $18,500 |
| 2019 | — | $19,836 | 64% | $17,187 |
| 2020 | — | $17,929 | 59% | $18,500 |
| 2021 | $53,453 | $20,457 | 63% | $17,500 |
| 2022 | — | $19,119 | 62% | — |
| 2023 | — | $18,897 | 58% | — |
| 2024 | — | $20,173 | 49% | — |
| 2025 | — | $17,800 | 53% | — |