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Wall Street Journal Ranks BSU as a Best College
For the third year in a row, Wall Street Journal analysis shows the value of a Bridgewater State University education
For the third consecutive year,
The Wall Street Journal
has ranked Bridgewater State as one of the best colleges in America. To understand why, just ask BSU students and alumni.
“Bridgewater is the ‘mother’ of schools. I’ve been embraced, loved, and supported in the ways I needed, the way you should be,” said
Marilyn Aziz, ’26
, who is
blossoming at BSU
after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a car crash.
Marilyn, who aspires to become a physical therapist, credits her professors with helping her find a meaningful career in the wake of so much trauma.
“From the moment I arrived at Bridgewater I was welcomed by a supportive and caring community that played a pivotal role in my academic and personal growth,” she said.
That commitment to helping every student — one student at a time — without exception resonates throughout Bridgewater State. It has undoubtedly helped the university rank in the top 15 percent of schools nationwide and 26th out of more than 100 Massachusetts institutions in the new report from
The Wall Street Journal
, CollegePulse and Statista. The analysis measured how well schools improve students’ chances of graduating and their future earnings while factoring in results of a student survey.
Bridgewater’s repeated success in this ranking speaks to the value of a BSU degree, said President Frederick W. Clark Jr., ’83.
“BSU positively changes the trajectory of countless student lives by delivering an excellent education that leads to a higher post-graduation salary at a lower cost than most universities in America,” Clark said.
Graduates add an average of $26,166 per year to their salary as a result of attending Bridgewater State, according to the
Journal
analysis. With an average net cost of attendance of only $17,970 per year, it takes graduates less than three years to recoup their investment.
Jesse Frazier, ’22
, who
works as a ticket service associate for the Boston Red Sox
, found value in the opportunities BSU provided to complete an internship, write for the student newspaper and engage closely with faculty.
“The small class sizes and the professors were really key. I was exposed to real-life situations that prepared me for the real world,” said Frazier, who earned a degree in communications. “Whether it was a business class that taught me how to be a better communicator or a public relations class that taught me how to write a press release, Bridgewater had the resources.”
The analysis also incorporated results from a student survey. BSU received strong scores for the quality of its learning facilities and the extent to which students would recommend the university to a friend or choose the same school again if they could start over.
Bridgewater helped
Evaneida Fortes, ’26, G’27
, who
contributed to the development of devices that could one day be used in space
, realize how far her love of mathematics could take her.
“Bridgewater State has helped me grow as a person,” she said. “It has helped me grow academically. It has made me feel a sense of belonging and that I can do anything I desire to do.”
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Wall Street Journal Ranks BSU as a Best College
For the third year in a row, Wall Street Journal analysis shows the value of a Bridgewater State University education
For the third consecutive year,
The Wall Street Journal
has ranked Bridgewater State as one of the best colleges in America. To understand why, just ask BSU students and alumni.
“Bridgewater is the ‘mother’ of schools. I’ve been embraced, loved, and supported in the ways I needed, the way you should be,” said
Marilyn Aziz, ’26
, who is
blossoming at BSU
after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a car crash.
Marilyn, who aspires to become a physical therapist, credits her professors with helping her find a meaningful career in the wake of so much trauma.
“From the moment I arrived at Bridgewater I was welcomed by a supportive and caring community that played a pivotal role in my academic and personal growth,” she said.
That commitment to helping every student — one student at a time — without exception resonates throughout Bridgewater State. It has undoubtedly helped the university rank in the top 15 percent of schools nationwide and 26th out of more than 100 Massachusetts institutions in the new report from
The Wall Street Journal
, CollegePulse and Statista. The analysis measured how well schools improve students’ chances of graduating and their future earnings while factoring in results of a student survey.
Bridgewater’s repeated success in this ranking speaks to the value of a BSU degree, said President Frederick W. Clark Jr., ’83.
“BSU positively changes the trajectory of countless student lives by delivering an excellent education that leads to a higher post-graduation salary at a lower cost than most universities in America,” Clark said.
Graduates add an average of $26,166 per year to their salary as a result of attending Bridgewater State, according to the
Journal
analysis. With an average net cost of attendance of only $17,970 per year, it takes graduates less than three years to recoup their investment.
Jesse Frazier, ’22
, who
works as a ticket service associate for the Boston Red Sox
, found value in the opportunities BSU provided to complete an internship, write for the student newspaper and engage closely with faculty.
“The small class sizes and the professors were really key. I was exposed to real-life situations that prepared me for the real world,” said Frazier, who earned a degree in communications. “Whether it was a business class that taught me how to be a better communicator or a public relations class that taught me how to write a press release, Bridgewater had the resources.”
The analysis also incorporated results from a student survey. BSU received strong scores for the quality of its learning facilities and the extent to which students would recommend the university to a friend or choose the same school again if they could start over.
Bridgewater helped
Evaneida Fortes, ’26, G’27
, who
contributed to the development of devices that could one day be used in space
, realize how far her love of mathematics could take her.
“Bridgewater State has helped me grow as a person,” she said. “It has helped me grow academically. It has made me feel a sense of belonging and that I can do anything I desire to do.”
Related Links And Resources
Yes, I Can Afford BSU
Career Services & Internship Program
Collaborative University Business Experiences
Undergraduate Research
Honors Program
Alumni & Development
Health and Wellness
Counseling Services
Safety on Campus
Human Resources and Talent Management
Office of Equal Opportunity and the Title IX Coordinator
Featured News
Alumni Profile
April 23, 2026
How BSU's CPDC Helps Kids Gain Strength and Confidence
An alumnus’s family reflects on progress, milestones, and independence
Internships
April 14, 2026
BSU Graduate Students Gain Hands-on Experience Producing New Magazine
Nerve to Write
showcases disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers and artists
Alumni Profile
March 26, 2026
Bridgewater Music Alumna Leads her Students to Carnegie Hall
Colleen McDonough also performed at the renowned venue as a BSU student
Take the next step
Inquire
Visit
Apply