by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Westfield ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #418 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Westfield go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,050 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Westfield, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Westfield State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 24 |
| Sociology | 17 |
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