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. In addition, we cover how Westfield ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #13 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 175 |
| Best History Schools | 176 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from Westfield. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Westfield is $24,879. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
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. 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 history program at Westfield awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Westfield does not offer an online option for its history 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.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in History from Westfield in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% 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, 57% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Westfield State University.
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