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Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Public · General
Western Illinois University is a public institution in Macomb, IL. With a 75% admission rate. Enrolls 4,939 students, offers 37 programs with earnings data, and has a 46% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
75%
SAT Combined (75th)
—
Enrollment
4,939
Completion Rate
46%
Cost of Attendance
$27,828
In-State Tuition
$14,952
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,952
Programs
37
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 37 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($28K)
Showing 37 of 37 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,490 | $80,342 | $27,828 | 2.7x | |
| 2 | Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,789 | $84,868 | $27,828 | 2.5x | |
| 3 | Engineering, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,112 | — | $27,828 | 2.4x | |
| 4 | Engineering Technology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,762 | $76,965 | $27,828 | 2.3x | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,578 | $73,734 | $27,828 | 2.2x | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,900 | $65,058 | $27,828 | 1.8x | |
| 7 | Agriculture, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,509 | $58,204 | $27,828 | 1.7x | |
| 8 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,467 | $48,657 | $27,828 | 1.7x | |
| 9 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,729 | $48,274 | $27,828 | 1.7x | |
| 10 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,137 | $61,543 | $27,828 | 1.6x | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,376 | $51,486 | $27,828 | 1.6x | |
| 12 | Fire ProtectionBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,432 | — | $27,828 | 1.5x | |
| 13 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,898 | $65,120 | $27,828 | 1.5x | |
| 14 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,544 | $44,479 | $27,828 | 1.5x | |
| 15 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,261 | $47,471 | $27,828 | 1.4x | |
| 16 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,977 | $66,612 | $27,828 | 1.4x | |
| 17 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,641 | $47,489 | $27,828 | 1.4x | |
| 18 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,196 | $48,040 | $27,828 | 1.4x | |
| 19 | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,155 | — | $27,828 | 1.3x | |
| 20 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,142 | $51,354 | $27,828 | 1.2x | |
| 21 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,052 | $50,891 | $27,828 | 1.2x | |
| 22 | MusicBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,666 | $46,354 | $27,828 | 1.2x | |
| 23 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,359 | $41,581 | $27,828 | 1.2x | |
| 24 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,980 | $71,894 | $27,828 | 1.1x | |
| 25 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,652 | $35,909 | $27,828 | 1.1x |
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