Here is an overview of the graduate program in social work at Westfield State University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 11 schools (Master’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 #132 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 132 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 16 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 35 |
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 handed out 101 master’s degrees in social work.
Westfield State University ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 11 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 86 |
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at Westfield State University are White. About 67% 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 master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Westfield State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 22 |