by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Westfield State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Westfield State University among the top schools in the country for public & social service, ranked #204 out of 861 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in public & social service at Westfield State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 120 |
The public & social service field at Westfield State University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 123 |
| Public Administration | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, Westfield State University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Westfield State University holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at Westfield State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,780 a year. This is above $52,209, the median for all majors at Westfield State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Westfield State University, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,858, the typical median for all majors at Westfield State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,209 | $11,209 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Westfield State University were White. Approximately 73% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Westfield State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 120 |
