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Westfield State University

Westfield, MA westfield.ma.edu 3,481 students

Westfield State University's campus is set in the suburban city of Westfield, Massachusetts, close to the Berkshire Mountains. The university offers a close-knit community feel with a focus on student involvement and engagement. Known for its strong education and criminal justice programs, Westfield State provides a curriculum that balances liberal arts with professional preparation. Its noteworthy tradition is the annual Pancake Breakfast, a long-standing event that brings the campus together.

Programs
21
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$41,185
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$11,882
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $17,962/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Westfield State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 55% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $11,168 $44,672
$30K – $48K $13,563 $54,252
$48K – $75K $16,154 $64,616
$75K – $110K $21,803 $87,212
$110K+ $24,459 $97,836
Sticker price (no aid) $11,882 $47,528
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Westfield State University

21 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
86
$81,136/yr High 17.2x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
69
$66,349/yr Very High 13.0x
Information Science Compare across schools →
68
$52,728/yr Very High 11.9x
Business Compare across schools →
65
$41,862/yr High 12.4x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
64
$42,228/yr Moderate 13.2x
Economics Compare across schools →
63
$41,085/yr Very High 13.1x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
60
$47,922/yr Very High 12.3x
Biology Compare across schools →
55
$42,776/yr High 12.6x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
50
$32,456/yr Moderate 12.9x
Social Work Compare across schools →
49
$38,596/yr Moderate 10.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
47
$35,090/yr High 9.5x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
46
$40,429/yr High 11.2x
Political Science Compare across schools →
46
$36,577/yr Very High 9.7x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
40
$35,809/yr High 10.7x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →
39
$40,405/yr Very High 7.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
39
$31,179/yr High 9.7x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
36
$33,440/yr Moderate 7.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
36
$32,134/yr High 9.5x
History Compare across schools →
36
$24,879/yr High 9.6x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
33
$35,004/yr Low 9.6x
Urban & Regional Planning Compare across schools →
33
$32,802/yr High 10.5x