Western New England University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Western New England University at a glance

• 2,603

  students enrolled

• 1,074

  degrees and certificates a year

• 64%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $27,290

  average net price a year

  Tuition $43,380

• $51,771

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $73,157

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  16% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Western New England University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hampden County, where the college is.

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• 178

  open professional jobs

• 22

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  7 jobs

• 5.7%

  unemployment in Hampden County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $70,535

  median household income

  Hampden County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, legal studies, health professions, which lead to finance (26 open), sales (23 open), operations (24 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (9 open).

Hiring most: MassMutual (27), Michael Page (9), Acturhire (3), Creative Financial Staffing (3), GPAC (3), ISO New England (3), Kineticengines (3), LifePoint Health (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (29), Finance (26), Operations (24), Sales (23), Clinical (11), Data & Analytics (10). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board, Inc..

• MassHire Holyoke Career CenterHolyoke · 413-532-4900 · Mon 9am-4:30 pm, Tue 9am-4:30pm, Wed 9-4:30 pm, Thur 10-4:30 pm, Fri 9-4:30 pm
• MassHire Springfield Career CenterSpringfield · 413-858-2800 · Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Thurs 8:30am-3pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Western New England University?

Western New England University enrolls about 2,603 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Springfield, Massachusetts. It awards about 1,074 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Western New England University?

64% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Western New England University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,771 six years after entry and $73,157 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Western New England University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Western New England University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Western New England University?

178 open professional jobs are listed in Hampden County, 22 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. MassMutual has the most openings.