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, and more. We've also included details on how Westfield ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 159 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 77% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Westfield paid an average of $354 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
Learn more about Westfield tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Westfield does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program 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 health science majors at Westfield State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 66 |
| Allied Health Professions | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.