Is Western Illinois University worth it?
Western Illinois University is a public, four-year institution in Macomb, Illinois (small town). It awarded 1,967 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, criminal justice administration and liberal arts and sciences.
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Federal context for Western Illinois University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,243
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,453
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,163
Average net price
$12,937
Completion rate
45%
Completions (2024)
1,967
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,410
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $40,898 | $63,125 | 433 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $38,196 | $55,944 | 186 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | $48,509 | $58,333 | 149 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,137 | $70,021 | 124 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,052 | $50,855 | 85 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,471 | $44,683 | 84 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,142 | $51,203 | 81 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $42,905 | $51,103 | 77 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,544 | $43,279 | 70 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $38,630 | $54,783 | 68 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's | $28,978 | $46,363 | 66 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $49,381 | $78,861 | 58 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $27,462 | $46,966 | 54 |
| Fire Protection | Bachelor's | $41,432 | $68,753 | 52 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $62,578 | $92,824 | 49 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 214 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 165 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Bachelor's | 134 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 73 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Statistics, General | Master's | 65 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 51 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 42 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 25% | 10,767 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 12% | 5,174 |
| Public Administration | 9% | 4,007 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 3,938 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 2,750 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 2,578 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 2,530 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 2,126 |
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Sources: federal figures for Western Illinois University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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