Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington · Public · 13,544 undergraduates
Of 63 programs with reported earnings, 55 leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr) and 8 fall short. Another 88 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,915 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,147 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,539 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,301 |
| $110k and up | $27,984 |
| All families (average) | $21,193 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,224 | +$12,613 | clears the bar | $18,654 | 1.5 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $53,781 | +$13,170 | clears the bar | $20,352 | 1.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $110,138 | +$69,527 | clears the bar | $18,583 | 0.3 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $38,460 | -$2,151 | falls short | $17,604 | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $54,263 | +$13,652 | clears the bar | $19,207 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $71,886 | +$31,275 | clears the bar | $16,666 | 0.5 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $69,323 | +$28,712 | clears the bar | $17,166 | 0.6 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $43,919 | +$3,308 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 5.3 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $64,780 | +$24,169 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,788 | +$13,177 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $49,640 | +$9,029 | clears the bar | $18,675 | 2.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,415 | +$15,804 | clears the bar | $17,887 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $63,072 | +$22,461 | clears the bar | $24,700 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $62,500 | +$21,889 | clears the bar | $20,043 | 0.9 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $64,123 | +$23,512 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 63 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 65% 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.