by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Bridgewater State ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Bridgewater State was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bridgewater State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 100 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Bridgewater State. This makes it the #36 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State is $50,061. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bridgewater State was $497 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,479 | $10,479 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,586 | $14,586 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about Bridgewater State tuition and fees.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Bridgewater State in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bridgewater State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Bridgewater State special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bridgewater State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Bridgewater State make a median salary of $57,760. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 80 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Bridgewater State in 2022, 8% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Bridgewater State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 251 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 189 |
| Educational Administration | 47 |
| Teaching English or French | 47 |
| Student Counseling | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.