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Accounting and Related Services at Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,221/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 15.6x earnings multiple (10.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #133 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$745K	$709K	$616K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.4x	15.6x	13.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.6x	10.1x	8.8x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	80	78	75

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,556

Out-of-state: $70,116 (10.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$71,880

-58% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,525

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $54,221/yr, Accounting and Related Services graduates from Bridgewater State University land near the $53,724 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 15.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $23,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #133 out of 714 programs, Bridgewater State University's Accounting and Related Services program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $54,221 to $76,525 shows 41% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Bridgewater State University

With 89% of applicants admitted, Bridgewater State University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,899 students in Bridgewater, MA.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bridgewater State University's Accounting and Related Services program score?

A score of 78/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Bridgewater State University's Accounting and Related Services graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Accounting and Related Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Accounting and Related Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 62% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does Bridgewater State University rank so high for Accounting and Related Services?

The #133 ranking out of 714 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →