Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois · Public · 4,410 undergraduates
Of 54 programs with reported earnings, 53 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 70 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,941 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,787 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,062 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,294 |
| $110k and up | $19,701 |
| All families (average) | $12,937 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $63,125 | +$27,043 | clears the bar | $24,859 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $55,944 | +$19,862 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $85,221 | +$49,139 | clears the bar | $21,230 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,021 | +$33,939 | clears the bar | $24,312 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,683 | +$8,601 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.1 yrs |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,333 | +$22,251 | clears the bar | $17,062 | 0.8 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $51,103 | +$15,021 | clears the bar | $31,211 | 2.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,279 | +$7,197 | clears the bar | $22,446 | 3.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $51,203 | +$15,121 | clears the bar | $28,170 | 1.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,855 | +$14,773 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $71,059 | +$34,977 | clears the bar | $23,627 | 0.7 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $85,383 | +$49,301 | clears the bar | $36,730 | 0.7 yrs |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Bachelor's Degree | $46,363 | +$10,281 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,576 | +$17,494 | clears the bar | $29,125 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,694 | +$50,612 | clears the bar | $20,559 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 54 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 45% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.