Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Westfield ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #870 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #27 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Westfield is $71,590. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Westfield, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,900 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Westfield State University.
Of the 76 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Westfield in 2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Westfield are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% 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 bachelor's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 59 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 8 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Allied Health Professions | 38 |
Health Sciences & Services | 13 |
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