by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 #789 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #27 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 519 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 789 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Westfield go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,136 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
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. 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, 66 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Westfield. About 91% of these graduates were women and the other 9% were men.
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, 62% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Westfield nursing 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 nursing majors at Westfield State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 35 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 23 |
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