by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Westfield State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Westfield State University as a strong choice for social work, ranked #123 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 123 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 15 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 34 |
Here is each degree level offered in social work at Westfield State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 101 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Westfield State University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Westfield State University holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
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 |
Graduate study is also available at Westfield State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 101 |
