Cost of Westfield State University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,223 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $12,616 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,696 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $14,238 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $16,484 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $11,786 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,339 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,642 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,625 |
| $110,001+ | $23,555 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Westfield State University's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Westfield State University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (37)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 97 | $86,869 | $21,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | 26 | $53,819 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 114 | $53,101 | $22,250 |
| Economics | 25 | $51,912 | $23,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 22 | $50,181 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 296 | $47,624 | $21,500 |
| Social Work | 49 | $46,528 | $20,841 |
| Biology | 65 | $45,926 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 240 | $44,282 | $20,900 |
| Computer Science | 20 | $44,174 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 71 | $42,576 | $24,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 53 | $42,253 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 142 | $41,757 | $20,950 |
| Psychology | 165 | $41,529 | $19,500 |
| Mathematics | 21 | $41,042 | — |
| History | 42 | $40,539 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government | 27 | $38,061 | $22,237 |
| English Language and Literature | 27 | $37,300 | $22,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 60 | $36,017 | $24,125 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 34 | $23,302 | $21,386 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 21 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 11 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 53 | — | $21,000 |
| Chemistry | 8 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 16 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 8 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 33 | — | $16,488 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 82 | — | $20,500 |
| Marketing | 50 | — | $19,609 |
| Music | 19 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Sociology | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (15)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Biology | — | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 58 | $125,474 | $134,978 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 53 | $68,852 | — |
| Public Administration | 39 | $61,644 | — |
| Social Work | 198 | $60,429 | $41,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 52 | $54,692 | $36,238 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 19 | $53,162 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 10 | — | — |
| History | 8 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | 15 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 16 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 21 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 2 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 30 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Worcester State University | Worcester | $13,866 | 88% | $65,784 |
| Salem State University | Salem | $12,921 | 96% | $62,762 |
| Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg | $13,803 | 87% | $63,428 |
| Framingham State University | Framingham | $15,951 | 84% | $63,249 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth | $20,319 | 91% | $68,878 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Boston | $26,397 | 76% | $52,923 |
| Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater | $18,061 | 88% | $61,441 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay | $23,759 | 95% | $104,098 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Westfield State University's acceptance rate?
Westfield State University admits 81% of applicants.
How much does Westfield State University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,223 a year (tuition and fees: $12,616 in-state, $18,696 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,484 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,786.
How much do Westfield State University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $63,082 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 47th of 65 similar colleges in Massachusetts. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($86,869 a year after graduation).
What is Westfield State University's graduation rate?
49% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.