by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Westfield State University stacks up against peers offering special education.
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Westfield State University holds a strong position among schools offering special education. In particular, it placed #130 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Westfield State University handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University earn a median of $45,141 a year. This is below $52,209, the median for all majors at Westfield State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Westfield State University, special education students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,858, the typical median for all majors at Westfield State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,209 | $11,209 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Westfield State University were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 9 students who graduated with a master’s degree in special education from Westfield State University identified as women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Westfield State University are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at Westfield State University.
This special education program at Westfield State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 |
Westfield State University conferred 20 degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).