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Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Public · General
Western Washington University is a public institution in Bellingham, WA. With a 91% admission rate and 1,350 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 13,574 students, offers 55 programs with earnings data, and has a 65% 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
91%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,350
Enrollment
13,574
Completion Rate
65%
Cost of Attendance
$28,305
In-State Tuition
$9,286
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,853
Programs
55
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 55 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($28K)
Showing 55 of 55 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 | $80,808 | $98,502 | $28,305 | 2.9x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,516 | — | $28,305 | 2.7x | |
| 3 | Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,675 | — | $28,305 | 2.6x | |
| 4 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,219 | $129,264 | $28,305 | 2.4x | |
| 5 | Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,863 | — | $28,305 | 2.3x | |
| 6 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,668 | $87,563 | $28,305 | 2.2x | |
| 7 | Polymer/Plastics EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,375 | — | $28,305 | 2.1x | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,048 | $76,780 | $28,305 | 2.1x | |
| 9 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,402 | $80,761 | $28,305 | 1.9x | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,133 | $68,556 | $28,305 | 1.9x | |
| 11 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,912 | $66,702 | $28,305 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,984 | $75,026 | $28,305 | 1.8x | |
| 13 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,527 | $77,595 | $28,305 | 1.7x | |
| 14 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,770 | — | $28,305 | 1.7x | |
| 15 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,401 | $74,441 | $28,305 | 1.6x | |
| 16 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,375 | $70,846 | $28,305 | 1.5x | |
| 17 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,795 | $65,749 | $28,305 | 1.5x | |
| 18 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,025 | $55,230 | $28,305 | 1.5x | |
| 19 | Sustainability StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,600 | — | $28,305 | 1.5x | |
| 20 | Human Services, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,487 | $49,357 | $28,305 | 1.4x | |
| 21 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,225 | $58,814 | $28,305 | 1.4x | |
| 22 | Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,011 | — | $28,305 | 1.4x | |
| 23 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,412 | $65,149 | $28,305 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,802 | $56,680 | $28,305 | 1.3x | |
| 25 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,857 | $56,134 | $28,305 | 1.2x |
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