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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Public · General
Western Michigan University is a public institution in Kalamazoo, MI. With a 85% admission rate and 1,220 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 12,704 students, offers 60 programs with earnings data, and has a 56% 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
85%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,220
Enrollment
12,704
Completion Rate
56%
Cost of Attendance
$28,655
In-State Tuition
$15,298
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,098
Programs
60
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 60 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($29K)
Showing 60 of 60 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper Science and EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $86,401 | — | $28,655 | 3.0x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,145 | $97,447 | $28,655 | 2.7x | |
| 3 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,149 | $79,100 | $28,655 | 2.6x | |
| 4 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,670 | $82,100 | $28,655 | 2.6x | |
| 5 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,706 | $80,962 | $28,655 | 2.4x | |
| 6 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,514 | $100,965 | $28,655 | 2.4x | |
| 7 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,632 | $83,294 | $28,655 | 2.4x | |
| 8 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,260 | $91,489 | $28,655 | 2.4x | |
| 9 | Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,992 | $87,289 | $28,655 | 2.4x | |
| 10 | Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,665 | $91,015 | $28,655 | 2.2x | |
| 11 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,979 | $93,924 | $28,655 | 2.1x | |
| 12 | Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,153 | $80,748 | $28,655 | 2.1x | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,770 | $73,822 | $28,655 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,660 | $73,821 | $28,655 | 1.9x | |
| 15 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,081 | $70,079 | $28,655 | 1.9x | |
| 16 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,787 | $70,882 | $28,655 | 1.8x | |
| 17 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,115 | $58,556 | $28,655 | 1.7x | |
| 18 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,868 | $49,952 | $28,655 | 1.7x | |
| 19 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,464 | $70,283 | $28,655 | 1.7x | |
| 20 | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,286 | $77,085 | $28,655 | 1.7x | |
| 21 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,468 | $49,919 | $28,655 | 1.5x | |
| 22 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,296 | $45,552 | $28,655 | 1.4x | |
| 23 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,614 | $57,991 | $28,655 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,077 | $67,581 | $28,655 | 1.4x | |
| 25 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,754 | $45,373 | $28,655 | 1.4x |
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