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Sociology at Westfield State University

If you are interested in studying Sociology, take a look at what Westfield State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Westfield State University sits in Westfield, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 sociology graduations were recorded 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.

Sociology Rankings at Westfield State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Westfield State University’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Westfield State University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$32,925
3 years	$40,812
4 years	$52,232

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Westfield State University report median earnings of $52,232, compared with $52,209 for all Westfield State University graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Sociology graduates at Westfield State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Westfield State University are 83% women (5) and 17% men (1).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Westfield State University

Of the 6 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Westfield State University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 33% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Westfield State University, below the national average of 56%.*

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

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Westfield State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	6

Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates

Students who finish Sociology program at Westfield State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Sociologists	$74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

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.