Education at Westfield State University
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Westfield State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Westfield State University is in Westfield, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Westfield State University
Online coursework is an option at Westfield State University. Among 4,588 students, 515 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,058 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Westfield State University
Use these rankings to compare Westfield State University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #24 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #34 of 54 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #65 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #788 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #973 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Westfield State University
Students who complete Westfield State University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,762 |
| 2 years | $38,018 |
| 3 years | $43,359 |
| 4 years | $47,972 |
| 5 years | $53,134 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Westfield State University take home a median $47,972, compared with $52,209 for all Westfield State University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Westfield State University stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Westfield State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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