Bridgewater State University Graduate Schools

Bridgewater State University (referred to as BSU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Bridgewater, MA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Bridgewater State University is $11,397 for Massachusetts residents and $8,793 for out-of-state students. The school has 1,488 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 9,604 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Bridgewater State University (referred to as BSU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Bridgewater, MA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.
The school is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1953 - Current).
BSU Directory Information
School NameBridgewater State University (BSU)
Address131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 2325
Phone508-531-1000
Webhttps://www.bridgew.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.bridgew.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.bridgew.edu/admissions/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Bridgewater State University is $11,397 for Massachusetts residents and $8,793 for out-of-state students. The school has 1,488 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 9,604 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 113 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate. Among them, 1 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$8,793
$11,397 for Massachusetts Residents
Student Population1,488
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate
Number of Programs113 graduate programs
(1 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Bridgewater State University is $11,397 for Massachusetts residents and $8,793 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $0 for Massachusetts residents and $366 for out-of-state students.
Bridgewater State University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Bridgewater State University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)1 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Bridgewater State University is $8,793. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -22.85% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$1,675$8,855
2019-2020$1,675$9,722
2020-2021$1,675$9,722
2021-2022$1,675$9,722
2022-2023$1,260$7,533
The graduate school tuition & fees of BSU is very inexpensive compared to public graduate schools in Massachusetts. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Massachusetts graduate tuition is $19,750 (public) / $30,229 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Bridgewater State University$8,793
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Massachusetts Graduate Schools$24,599$28,093
Public$14,146$19,750
Private$30,229
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $17,762 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Bridgewater State University. On-campus living costs are increased by 1.95% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $17,762. Off-campus living costs are increased by 1.89% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$13,000$2,644$12,300$3,544
2019-2020$13,300$2,644$12,576$3,544
2020-2021$13,832$3,100$13,832$3,600
2021-2022$13,832$3,100$13,832$3,600
2022-2023$14,162$3,100$14,162$3,600
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $366 at Bridgewater State University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are decreased by -22.95% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$439
2019-2020$475
2020-2021$475
2021-2022$475
2022-2023$366

Graduate Programs at BSU

Bridgewater State University offers 55 graduate programs for Master's and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 492 students have completed their study at Bridgewater State University.
Offered Degrees at Bridgewater State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree321427
Post Bachelor's Degree19039
Post Master's Degree4026
Total551492
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Bridgewater State University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 40 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Special Education and Teaching program with 100 completers.
Bridgewater State University offers 55 programs through Master's and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 492 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 427 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 39 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 26 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Computer Science10-
Education [+] (1 completers) 235 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration13-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Special Education and Teaching100$48,900
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services25$43,800
Elementary Education and Teaching34-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4-
Art Teacher Education1-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education7-
Mathematics Teacher Education11-
Music Teacher Education2-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching4-
Reading Teacher Education13-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1-
Biology Teacher Education4-
History Teacher Education4-
Physics Teacher Education1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor11-
English Language and Literature [+] 10 completers-
English Language and Literature10-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 11 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness11-
Psychology [+] 8 completers-
Psychology0-
Clinical Psychology8-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 11 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies11-
Human Services [+] 72 completers-
Public Administration2-
Social Work70$50,700
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 24 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist16-
Athletic Training/Trainer6-
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist2-
Business [+] 46 completers-
Business Administration and Management22-
Accounting24$63,900
Management Science0-
Total427
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 39 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching2-
Art Teacher Education7-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education12-
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education0-
Mathematics Teacher Education6-
Music Teacher Education1-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching4-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education0-
Social Science Teacher Education0-
Biology Teacher Education4-
Chemistry Teacher Education0-
Drama and Dance Teacher Education0-
History Teacher Education0-
Physics Teacher Education1-
Spanish Language Teacher Education2-
Total39
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 26 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration24-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services2-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Total26

Graduate Student Population at BSU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,573 students enrolled into Bridgewater State University graduate schools where it has total 9,604 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 501 full-time and 1,072 part-time graduate students. By gender, 365 male and 1,208 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,5733651,208
Full-time50198403
Part-tme1,072267805
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 1,284 White (81.63%), 101 Black/African American (6.42%), 62 Hispanic (3.94%), 26 Asian (1.65%), and 100 students with other races. 24 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,5733651,208
American Indian/Native American211
Asian26917
Black/African American1012774
Hispanic621250
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1,284286998
Two More491138
Un-Known25916
Non-resident Alien241014
Bridgewater State University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 197 graduate students (12.52% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 235 graduate students (14.94% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total1,573
Enrolled Online Exclusively197
Enrolled Some Online Courses235
Not in Online Courses1,141
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Bridgewater State University. 411 students are aged 20 to 24 (26.13% of total students), 107 students are aged above 50 (6.80%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Bridgewater State University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,5733651,208
Age 22-2441172339
Age 25-29552126426
Age 30-3422564161
Age 35-391294584
Age 40-4914932117
Age 50-641002575
Over 64716

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