by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Westfield ranks among other schools offering degrees in general business.
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The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 113 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at Westfield is $41,862. This is less than $47,842, which is the national median of all general business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Westfield, general business students borrow a median amount of $22,517 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at Westfield is $167 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Westfield paid an average of $354 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. 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 | $10,912 | $10,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,510 | $13,510 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,164 | $3,164 |
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The general business program at Westfield awarded 143 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Westfield general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Westfield Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Westfield State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 9 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 3 |
| Marketing | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.