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History at Westfield State

Westfield State graduates about 24 history majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 422nd of 692 schools we score for history, a light program at 44 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 66 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 44% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $51,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

Graduates a year242% of the class
Courses in the catalog66more than 44% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$51,0001.01× the same major nationally
Admit rate82%whole school

Where history happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 11 · Academic 10 · Dining 2 · Arts 1 · Chapel 1.

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Nearby in the history ranking

  1. Randolph College 45
  2. San Jose State University 44
  3. East Carolina University 44
  4. University of Akron 44
  5. University of Toledo 44
  6. Georgia College & State University 44
  7. Augustana College 44
  8. Rider University 44

Other strong majors at Westfield State

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Westfield State with every school we score in history. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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