10-yr median earnings
$57,346
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Westfield, Massachusetts
Westfield State University
Westfield State University is a public institution in Westfield, Massachusetts. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $16,721
- Avg net price / yr
- $57,346
- 10-yr median earnings
- 54.6%
- 150%-time completion
- 81.4%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
Westfield State University pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 18%
- former-student earnings, US
- 81.4%
- acceptance rate
- 54.6%
- 150%-time completion
- +22%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
Suburb: Large
Carnegie: Master's (L)
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Westfield State University profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C
College Value Score
56/100
Westfield State University
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings A-
$57,346
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price C-
$16,721
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate D
54.6%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$22,457
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A
80.1%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention D
73.9%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$16,721
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
54.6%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 54.6%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Westfield State University vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Westfield State University ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Westfield State University: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$57,346 Top 18% higher than 82% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Westfield State University | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $57,346 | #939 of 5103 | 82nd |
| Average net price | $16,721 | #2433 of 5020 | 52nd (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 54.6% | #2619 of 4858 | 46th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,615 | #959 of 5462 | 82nd |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
3,615
Undergraduate enrollment
81.4%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
54.6%
150%-time completion
$57,346
10-yr median earnings
73.9%
First-year retention
How Westfield State University ranks in Massachusetts
State rank among 106 reporting Massachusetts colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Westfield State University | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $57,346 | #47 of 106 | 56th |
| Average net price | $16,721 | #32 of 117 | 73rd (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 54.6% | #75 of 109 | 31st |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,615 | #31 of 128 | 76th |
Highest former-student earnings in Massachusetts
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $143,372 | $20,111 |
| 2 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | $129,455 | $25,171 |
| 3 | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | $125,557 | $39,545 |
| 4 | Babson College | $123,938 | $40,514 |
| 5 | Bentley University | $120,959 | $37,930 |
| 6 | Boston College | $103,937 | $41,704 |
| 7 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $103,470 | $43,071 |
| 8 | Harvard University | $101,817 | $19,066 |
| 9 | Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing | $101,466 | - |
| 10 | Northeastern University | $92,538 | $30,915 |
| 11 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | $92,538 | - |
| 12 | College of the Holy Cross | $90,543 | $38,782 |
| 47 | Westfield State UniversityThis school | $57,346 | $16,721 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 81.4% |
| ACT Average | 20 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Westfield State University
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$10,751 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$11,517 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$14,199 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$23,286 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Westfield State University - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $12,179 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $18,259 |
| Average Net Price | $16,721 |
33.0%
Pell Grant Rate
50.5%
Federal Loan Rate
$22,457
Median Debt
$238/mo
Monthly Payment
2013–2023: what Westfield State University costs has stayed close to flat
Average net price moved +19.4% over 10 years, from $15,549 to $18,561 in nominal dollars. The median college measured over the same span moved +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $15,5492023 · $18,561
Over the same years, enrollment went -37.0% (5,524 → 3,481 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
55.9%
Female
30.5%
First Generation
Outcomes
73.9%
Retention Rate
$46,861
Median Earnings (6yr)
72.1%
Earning Over $25K
80.1%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 54.6% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 73.9% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $46,861 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $57,346 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 72.1% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 80.1% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $22,457 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $238/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 25 | 1,091 | $59,535 | $95,932 | $23,731 |
| Master's | 9 | 212 | $64,797 | $77,525 | $36,188 |
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | 1 | 0 | - | - | $27,000 |
Top programs at Westfield State University by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Computer Science
Computer Science
$95,932 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$93,248 median earnings
- Public Administration
Public Administration
$77,525 median earnings
- Economics
Economics
$72,539 median earnings
- Social Work
Social Work
$70,061 median earnings
- Criminal Justice and Corre…
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$67,363 median earnings
- Business/Commerce, General
Business/Commerce, General
$66,889 median earnings
- Biology, General
Biology, General
$64,904 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 14 | $95,932 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | 66 | $93,248 | $21,000 |
| Public Administration | Master's | 13 | $77,525 | - |
| Economics | Bachelor's | 24 | $72,539 | $20,000 |
| Social Work | Master's | 99 | $70,061 | $35,461 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | 151 | $67,363 | $21,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 143 | $66,889 | $23,250 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 46 | $64,904 | $24,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | 24 | $62,001 | $36,914 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | 7 | $60,630 | - |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | 24 | $60,025 | $21,000 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | Bachelor's | 14 | $59,524 | $23,628 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | 5 | $58,290 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | 65 | $56,349 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | 40 | $55,828 | $26,765 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Westfield State University? ▼
Westfield State University is a public institution in Westfield, Massachusetts. The acceptance rate is 81.4%. Undergraduate enrollment is 3,615 students.
How much do Westfield State University former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Westfield State University who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $57,346 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $46,861.
How much does Westfield State University cost? ▼
The average net price at Westfield State University is $16,721. In-state tuition is $12,179 and out-of-state tuition is $18,259. Median student debt at graduation is $22,457.
What is the graduation rate at Westfield State University? ▼
Westfield State University has a 54.6% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 73.9%.
Is Westfield State University worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Westfield State University is $22,457, while former students earn a median of $57,346 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 39% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 80.1% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $238.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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