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. At its best it places at #31 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Westfield State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #775 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 775 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 31 of 31 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 65 of 66 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Westfield State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
This social sciences area of study at Westfield State University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 14 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Westfield State University handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Westfield State University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #31 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University earn a median of $52,266 a year. This is higher than $52,209, the median for all majors at Westfield State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Westfield State University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,892 in student loans. This is lower 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, 53% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Westfield State University are White. About 53% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
