Westfield State University - Graduate Degrees and Programs
Westfield State University (Westfield State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Westfield, MA. It offers 48 graduate programs - 31 Master's, 12 Post-bachelor's, and 5 Post-master's. The average tuition & fees for graduate programs are $6,498 for Massachusetts residents and $6,696 for others in the academic year 2020-2021. A total of 718 students is enrolled in graduate degree programs out of total 6,100 students at Westfield State. Westfield State University offers online graduate programs and 38 out of 718 graduate students have enrolled online exclusively. The Master's Psychology (other) program has the highest salary ($59,900) after graduation and the Master's Social Work program is reported as the second highest-earning program with a $47,000 average salary.
Graduate Programs Overview
Westfield State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Westfield, Massachusetts. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs. For academic year 2020-2021 the graduate school tuition & fees are $6,498 for Massachusetts residents and $6,696 for other students in average.
It offers forty-eight graduate programs: 31 Master's, 12 Post-Bachelor's, 5 Post-Master's programs. Some of those programs are offered by distance learning.
It offers forty-eight graduate programs: 31 Master's, 12 Post-Bachelor's, 5 Post-Master's programs. Some of those programs are offered by distance learning.
| School Name | Westfield State University |
|---|---|
| Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Address | 577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA |
| Graduate School Students | 726 students 38 students enrolled online exclusively |
| Tuition & Fees (2020-2021) | In-State$6,498 Out-of-State$6,696 |
| Student to Faculty | 16:1 (6.25%) |
| Number of Offered Graduate Programs | Total 48 Graduate Programs 31 Master's, 5 Doctorate, 17 Post graduate certificates |
2021 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
The following table and chart describe 2020-2021 graduate tuition & fees at Westfield State University with tuition changes over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Massachusetts residents, the tuition & fees are $6,498 and $6,696 for non-Massachusetts residents. The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $361.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | -$1 | $1,890 |
| Fees | -$1 | $4,806 |
| Cost per Credit | $361 | $361 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,070 | |
| Room & Board | $11,139 (On-Campus) / $11,139 (Off-Campus) | |
| Personal Expenses | $2,672 (On-Campus) / $2,672 (Off-Campus) | |
| On-Campus Total | $14,879 | $21,577 |
| Off-Campus Total | $14,879 | $21,577 |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $5,724 | $6,051 | $6,375 | $6,498 | -$2 |
| Out-of-State | $5,724 | $6,051 | $6,375 | $6,498 | $6,696 |
Graduate Programs By Area of Study
Westfield State University offers Masters, Post-Bachelor's Certificate, Post-Master's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 48 major areas - 30 Master's , 11 Post-Bachelor', 4 Post-Master'. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.
| Master's | Doctorate | Post-Bachelor's | Post-Master's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 171 | - | - | - |
| Men | 49 | - | - | - |
| Women | 122 | - | - | - |
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree).
You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Graduate Student Population
Total 5,795 students enrolled in Westfield State University including both undergraduate and graduate programs, with full-time and part-time status. In graduate schools, 726 students are enrolled to earn graduate degrees.
By gender, it has 192 male and 534 female graduate students. By attending status, there are 355 full-time and 371 part-time students in graduate schools. It offers online degree programs and 38 students enrolled to earn their graduate degree through online exclusively and 260 students are taking some online graduate courses.
| Total | 726 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men Students | 192 | |
| Women Students | 534 |
| Total | 726 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Students | 355 | |
| Part-time Students | 371 |
By race/ethnicity 495 White, 35 Black, and 15 Asian students are attending at Westfield State University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
| Total | 726 | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Native American | 2 | |
| Asian | 15 | |
| Black | 35 | |
| Hispanic | 76 | |
| Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander | 1 | |
| White | 495 | |
| Two or more races | 27 | |
| Un-Known | 69 |
4 students are younger than 22 and 129 students are older than 65. The school has 402 students aged between 22 and 30 and 191 students aged 30 to 40.
| Total | 726 | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 & Under | 4 | |
| 22-24 | 167 | |
| 25-29 | 235 | |
| 30-34 | 110 | |
| 35-39 | 81 | |
| 40 & Over | 129 |
Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially those who want to continue education and work in the field. At Westfield State University, 38 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 260 students are enrolled in some online courses.
| Total Enrollment | 726 | |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 38 | |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 260 | |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 428 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Resident | 33 | |
| Other State In U.S. | 5 | |
| Outside of U.S. | 0 |
