by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Westfield State University compares to other colleges that offer social work.
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Westfield State University holds a strong position among schools offering social work. In particular, it placed #139 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Westfield State University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University report a median salary of $58,507 a year. This is higher than $52,209, the median for all majors at Westfield State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Westfield State University, social work graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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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Among recent graduates, 18% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Westfield State University are White. Roughly 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 social work.
| 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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at Westfield State University are White. About 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social work majors at Westfield State University.