All Westfield State University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $41,085 | $72,539 | $25,000 |
| Business | $41,862 | $66,889 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $40,405 | $58,290 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,004 | $51,730 | $27,000 |
| History | $24,879 | $51,439 | $25,000 |
| English | — | $51,322 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $42,776 | $64,904 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $47,922 | $54,980 | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $35,809 | $51,547 | $23,913 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $81,136 | $93,248 | $26,900 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,456 | $55,828 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $33,440 | $43,248 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | $39,692 | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $40,429 | $53,678 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $35,090 | $51,049 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $66,349 | $95,932 | $27,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $52,728 | — | $20,381 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $32,134 | $56,349 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $32,802 | $59,524 | $23,628 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Westfield State University students earn a median $57,346 ten years after starting college, more than 36% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 54% graduate within six years.
Westfield State University majors questions
How many majors does Westfield State University offer?
Westfield State University offers 36 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at Westfield State University?
Computer Science graduates from Westfield State University earn a median $95,932 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Westfield State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $39,692 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Westfield State University overview