by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Westfield ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, Westfield came in at #50. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Westfield is $35,004. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Westfield, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $28,579 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at Westfield is $306 per month.
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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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Of the 129 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from Westfield in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% 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, 79% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the Westfield liberal arts 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 liberal arts majors at Westfield State University.
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