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Several Westfield State University online academic programs are recognized among the top tier in the country, for their flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation, according to statistics website in its 2022 rankings. 

Intelligent.com’s methodology ranks each program on a scale from 0 to 100 across five categories. The scoring system compares each university according to program strength, student readiness, return-on-investment, cost, and student engagement. Researchers compared 704 programs from 2,900 universities and colleges across the United States.  

 “We are appreciative of this noteworthy recognition,” said Westfield State Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Juline Mills, Ph.D. “At Westfield State, we provide numerous options for students to pursue an accessible and affordable educational experience in an inclusive and highly supportive learning environment.”

Westfield State University offers flexible learning options, from online formats to hybrid models of teaching that include on-campus and virtual participation. Westfield State’s online degree programs are highly ranked in the “best value” category, naming the University as one of the “Best Online Colleges in Massachusetts” (ranked #21).  

 The University also received praise in other virtual categories, such as “Best Online Bachelor’s in �������� Administration Programs” (#4), “Best Online Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts” (#9), “Best Online Bachelor’s in Sociology Programs” (#36) and “Best Online History Degree Programs” (#49).  

 In addition, Westfield State University is ranked #25 among the “Best Colleges in Massachusetts.” It is credited for offering the best programs in a variety of subjects like its master’s in elementary education (#7); and undergraduate programs in history (#14), business administration (#21), and criminal justice (#27).