Bridgewater College
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$165,400
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$10,620/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
15.6 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
28%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
Bridgewater College's in-state tuition is $41,350. One year after graduation, alumni earn $35,535. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $45,620, and after ten years, earnings reach $53,453. The median debt for students is $26,000, and 64.8% of students receive financial aid.
The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$41,350
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$45,620
Graduation Rate
54%
Receive Financial Aid
65%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $165,400 | $52,990 | 118% |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | $165,400 | $48,591 | 64% |
| Biology, General. | $165,400 | $42,648 | -8% |
| Psychology, General. | $165,400 | $38,111 | -62% |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $165,400 | $37,099 | -75% |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | $165,400 | $0 | N/A |
| History. | $165,400 | $46,821 | 43% |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | $165,400 | $24,700 | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $165,400 | $43,891 | 8% |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $165,400 | $0 | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $165,400 | $0 | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $165,400 | $0 | N/A |
Peer Comparison
Financial Aid Impact
Before Aid
After Aid (Estimated)
Methodology
ROI calculations are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The earnings premium is calculated as the difference between median graduate earnings and the national average earnings for high school diploma holders ($35,000).
The 20-year ROI formula: ((Earnings Premium x 20) - Total Cost) / Total Cost x 100. Break-even point: Total Cost / Annual Earnings Premium. All figures use in-state tuition and do not account for inflation, opportunity cost, or financial aid variations.