Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan · Public · 12,568 undergraduates
Of 80 programs with reported earnings, 77 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 156 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,263 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,734 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,833 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,307 |
| $110k and up | $23,625 |
| All families (average) | $15,273 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,371 | +$36,562 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $75,143 | +$40,334 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $89,564 | +$54,755 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,353 | +$37,544 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $54,597 | +$19,788 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,666 | +$31,857 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,134 | +$15,325 | clears the bar | $23,375 | 1.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,249 | +$24,440 | clears the bar | $25,060 | 1 yr |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $61,613 | +$26,804 | clears the bar | $61,500 | 2.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $57,012 | +$22,203 | clears the bar | $25,033 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,655 | +$15,846 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,449 | +$48,640 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $49,340 | +$14,531 | clears the bar | $27,506 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $96,045 | +$61,236 | clears the bar | $43,731 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $87,477 | +$52,668 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 80 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.