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 grade specific ed.
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Westfield is in the top 10% of the country for grade specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #78 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Westfield. This makes it the #378 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Westfield go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,090 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Westfield, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $29,623 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Westfield was $354 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from Westfield. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Westfield grade specific ed 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.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Westfield make a median salary of $52,473 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
All of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from Westfield in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Westfield are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Westfield State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 25 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.