Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 57.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 54.9%
- Retention Rate
- 70.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,346
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,457
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 71.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $238/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $68,331 | $21,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $64,493 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, Other. | Master | $63,997 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $49,019 | $20,000 |
| Social Work. | Master | $47,260 | $35,461 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $44,170 | |
| Psychology, General. | Master | $44,021 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $42,754 | $23,250 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $42,123 | $21,500 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $39,729 | $18,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $37,748 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $36,941 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $36,668 | $25,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Westfield State graduates earn a median of $57,346 ten years after graduation, which puts their debt-to-earnings ratio at a reasonable 39% based on the median debt of $22,457. Monthly loan payments of $238 consume about 5% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 97.6% employment rate shows most graduates find work quickly after college. Many enter education, business, and public service roles common to state university alumni. With relatively low debt loads and solid earning potential, plus strong job placement rates, Westfield State delivers an average return on investment that works well for students seeking affordable access to four-year degrees without crushing debt burdens.