Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI wmich.edu 12,704 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$43,700

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

49/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$15,298

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Western Michigan University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 25% of students receive Pell Grants; 48% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Western Michigan University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →	81	$75,149/yr	High	11.9x
Computer Science Compare across schools →	80	$60,979/yr	Very High	14.3x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →	74	$55,770/yr	Very High	11.1x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$76,145/yr	Very High	14.9x
Aerospace Engineering Compare across schools →	72	$69,514/yr	High	15.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools →	72	$55,660/yr	High	11.1x
Finance 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 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 Technology 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
Drafting & Design Technology Compare across schools →	57	$60,153/yr	High	12.2x
Human Resources Compare across schools →	57	$48,115/yr	High	8.6x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →	55	$42,468/yr	High	7.2x
Criminal Justice 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 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 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 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 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 & Marketing Compare across schools →	39	$28,765/yr	High	3.7x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →	37	$26,676/yr	Moderate	8.4x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →	33	$32,630/yr	Very High	7.1x
Psychology 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 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 Arts Compare across schools →	25	$21,773/yr	Moderate	2.6x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →	22	$26,502/yr	High	5.9x
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Compare across schools →	22	$23,846/yr	High	2.9x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →	19	$21,919/yr	High	2.6x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →	19	$21,585/yr	Moderate	3.4x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →	18	$21,468/yr	Very High	5.2x
Dance Compare across schools →	13	$21,540/yr	Low	3.1x