by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Westfield ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #15 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from Westfield. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Westfield is $34,405. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Westfield, history students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
Learn about other programs related to History that might interest you.
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Westfield State University.
Of the 22 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Westfield, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of history master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
