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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI · Public · Visit Website

Western Michigan University's main campus spans over 1,200 acres in Kalamazoo, offering a mix of traditional collegiate architecture and modern facilities. The student body is diverse, with a strong emphasis on research and practical application across its many programs. WMU is known for its Aviation program, one of the largest and most respected in the nation, and its athletic teams compete as the Broncos in the Mid-American Conference.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$43,700/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

49/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$15,298/yr

Out-of-state: $19,098/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 25% of students receive Pell Grants and 48% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$9,557	$38,228	11.4x
$30K – $48K	$10,010	$40,040	10.9x
$48K – $75K	$18,710	$74,840	5.8x
$75K – $110K	$23,468	$93,872	4.7x
$110K+	$25,313	$101,252	4.3x
Sticker price (no aid)	$15,298	$61,192	7.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Western Michigan University

49 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	81	$75,149/yr	High	11.9x
Computer Science Compare across schools	80	$60,979/yr	Very High	14.3x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	74	$55,770/yr	Very High	11.1x
Electrical Compare across schools	72	$76,145/yr	Very High	14.9x
Aerospace Compare across schools	72	$69,514/yr	High	15.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	72	$55,660/yr	High	11.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	72	$50,787/yr	Very High	10.6x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$68,260/yr	Very High	14.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	69	$47,464/yr	Very High	10.5x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	68	$69,706/yr	High	12.2x
Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools	68	$67,992/yr	High	13.3x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	67	$74,670/yr	High	12.4x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	66	$68,632/yr	High	12.6x
Industrial Production Technologies Compare across schools	66	$63,665/yr	Moderate	13.9x
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare across schools	65	$47,286/yr	Low	11.6x
Marketing Compare across schools	64	$53,081/yr	Very High	10.5x
Paper Science and Engineering Compare across schools	58	$86,401/yr	High	13.1x
Design Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	57	$60,153/yr	High	12.2x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	57	$48,115/yr	High	8.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	55	$42,468/yr	High	7.2x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	55	$39,614/yr	Moderate	8.5x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	52	$35,024/yr	High	8.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	51	$41,296/yr	High	6.4x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	50	$39,077/yr	High	10.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	48	$37,718/yr	High	8.5x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	47	$38,744/yr	Very High	7.8x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	46	$47,868/yr	High	7.2x
Air Transportation Compare across schools	46	$34,872/yr	Moderate	11.6x
Biology, General Compare across schools	44	$35,955/yr	High	8.8x
Sociology Compare across schools	43	$35,399/yr	High	8.5x
Social Work Compare across schools	42	$37,205/yr	Moderate	7.8x
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Compare across schools	42	$28,007/yr	High	7.8x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	41	$35,209/yr	High	6.0x
Specialized Sales Compare across schools	39	$28,765/yr	High	3.7x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	37	$26,676/yr	Moderate	8.4x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	33	$32,630/yr	Very High	7.1x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	33	$28,890/yr	High	7.2x
History Compare across schools	32	$27,087/yr	High	3.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	30	$31,169/yr	High	6.5x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	29	$32,147/yr	Moderate	7.9x
Anthropology Compare across schools	26	$22,670/yr	High	2.7x
Music Compare across schools	25	$24,775/yr	High	4.8x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	25	$21,773/yr	Moderate	2.6x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	22	$26,502/yr	High	5.9x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	22	$23,846/yr	High	2.9x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	19	$21,919/yr	High	2.6x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	19	$21,585/yr	Moderate	3.4x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	18	$21,468/yr	Very High	5.2x
Dance Compare across schools	13	$21,540/yr	Low	3.1x

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