Best Mathematics Schools Near Westfield, MA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Westfield, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs. Westfield has a population of about 40,673. Median household income is $82,847 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, MA metro area, the top-earning mathematics-related role is Data Scientists at a median $121,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to Westfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mathematics programs near Westfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Westfield city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Westfield. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Westfield State University

Westfield, MA 2.1 miles from Westfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,346
Avg net price $16,721/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts mathematics page.

Mathematics Wages Near Westfield

Westfield is part of the Springfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 44140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Mathematicians $104,190 MA statewide $108,418
Statisticians $96,710 MA statewide $100,635
Actuaries $118,130 Springfield, MA $122,924
Operations Research Analysts $72,800 Springfield, MA $75,754
Data Scientists $121,090 Springfield, MA $126,004
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $86,210 Springfield, MA $89,709
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,760 Springfield, MA $82,997
Financial Specialists, All Other $76,270 Springfield, MA $79,365

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Westfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 40,673 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $82,847 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Westfield, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Westfield. The closest is Westfield State University in Westfield, MA (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Springfield College (10.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles near Westfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles near Westfield are: Data Scientists ($121,090), Actuaries ($118,130), Mathematicians ($104,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Holyoke instead of Westfield?

Holyoke, MA is 7.8 miles from Westfield and has its own set of local mathematics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Westfield an affordable place to study mathematics?

Westfield’s median household income of $82,847 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Westfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Westfield

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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