by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Westfield State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Westfield State University among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #297 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 297 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts | 16 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 26 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at Westfield State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Westfield State University handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Westfield State University holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Read more about Westfield State University tuition and fees.
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 |
Westfield State University conferred 10 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Westfield State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 1 |
