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 psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 188 |
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Westfield is $31,179. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Westfield, psychology students borrow a median amount of $21,842 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Westfield is $191 per month.
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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 109 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Westfield. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Westfield does not offer an online option for its psychology 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 psychology majors at Westfield State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 28 |
| Other Psychology | 2 |
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