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Economics at Westfield State University

If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what Westfield State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Westfield State University sits in Westfield, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 economics degrees were granted at Westfield State University.

Online Class Availability at Westfield State University

Distance learning is available at Westfield State University. Of 4,588 students, 515 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,058 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at Westfield State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Westfield State University’s Economics program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Economics Graduates from Westfield State University

Those who finish Westfield State University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,050
2 years	$49,019
3 years	$53,190
4 years	$59,639
5 years	$67,101

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from Westfield State University take home a median $59,639, compared with $52,209 for all Westfield State University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Westfield State University is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Economics graduates at Westfield State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at Westfield State University are 27% women (3) and 73% men (8).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at Westfield State University

Among the 11 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at Westfield State University, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Westfield State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Westfield State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at Westfield State University

This Economics program at Westfield State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Economics	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Students who finish Economics program at Westfield State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Statisticians	$130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Biostatisticians	$121,594
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Survey Researchers	$108,538
Data Scientists	$106,295

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.