Westfield State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Westfield State University at a glance

• 3,615

  students enrolled

• 1,189

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,721

  average net price a year

  Tuition $970 in state, $7,050 out of state

• $46,861

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $57,346

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  6% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Westfield State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Westfield State 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 security & protective services, education, public administration & social work, which lead to security (2 open), programs (5 open), administration (4 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 Westfield State University?

Westfield State University enrolls about 3,615 students and is a public 4-year institution in Westfield, Massachusetts. It awards about 1,189 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Westfield State University?

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Westfield State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,861 six years after entry and $57,346 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Westfield State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Westfield State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Westfield State 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.