Is Western Michigan University worth it?
Western Michigan University is a public, four-year institution in Kalamazoo, Michigan (small city). It awarded 4,259 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in aeronautics science and technology, finance and accounting.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,987
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,885
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,562
Average net price
$15,273
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
4,259
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
12,568
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $53,081 | $71,371 | 358 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $55,660 | $75,143 | 312 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $38,754 | $54,597 | 272 |
| Social Work | Master's | $50,907 | $60,283 | 227 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,149 | $83,449 | 187 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $60,669 | $73,089 | 176 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $37,718 | $64,127 | 171 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,614 | $57,012 | 157 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,955 | $59,249 | 156 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $50,787 | $72,353 | 152 |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's | $34,872 | $89,564 | 151 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $35,024 | $54,265 | 142 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $47,464 | $66,666 | 140 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $68,260 | $87,477 | 130 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $42,468 | $49,340 | 115 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | Bachelor's | 243 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 200 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 170 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 153 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 128 |
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | Bachelor's | 128 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Master's | 103 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 103 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 97 |
| Marketing, Other | Bachelor's | 97 |
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Sources: federal figures for Western Michigan University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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