Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Westfield State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 30th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Westfield State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $66,349 | $95,932 | -10% | #198 of 349 | #280 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,136 | $93,248 | +5% | #237 of 966 | #765 | $21,000 |
| Economics | $41,085 | $72,539 | -12% | #241 of 368 | #310 | $20,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,228 | $67,363 | +22% | #46 of 660 | #181 | $21,500 |
| Business/Commerce | $41,862 | $66,889 | -2% | #104 of 271 | #214 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $42,776 | $64,904 | +13% | #196 of 841 | #459 | $24,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $36,577 | $60,025 | -5% | #319 of 565 | #483 | $21,000 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $32,802 | $59,524 | -11% | #14 of 17 | #17 | $23,628 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $40,405 | $58,290 | +6% | #92 of 225 | #165 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,134 | $56,349 | +-0% | #263 of 660 | #487 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,456 | $55,828 | +2% | #224 of 610 | #467 | $26,765 |
| Social Work | $38,596 | $55,699 | +8% | #121 of 420 | #355 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | $47,922 | $54,980 | -21% | #284 of 309 | #304 | — |
| Psychology | $31,179 | $54,484 | +7% | #269 of 1027 | #673 | $26,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $40,429 | $53,678 | +6% | #61 of 177 | #147 | $27,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | $52,728 | — | — | — | — | $18,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,004 | $51,730 | -3% | #257 of 476 | #397 | $26,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $35,809 | $51,547 | -6% | #171 of 265 | #245 | $22,215 |
| History | $24,879 | $51,439 | +1% | #213 of 459 | #373 | $21,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $51,322 | +6% | #205 of 576 | #408 | $24,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,090 | $51,049 | +8% | #206 of 680 | #574 | $26,293 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $33,440 | $43,248 | +5% | #168 of 423 | #311 | $23,455 |
| Music | — | $39,692 | -7% | #190 of 268 | #232 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
🏆 Where Westfield State University Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Room | $8,550 | |
| Board | $4,960 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $29,696 | $35,776 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,168 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,563 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,154 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,803 |
| $110,001+ | $24,459 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Westfield State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology