Western Michigan University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Western Michigan University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Western Michigan University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Western Michigan University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for WMU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $24,580 | $45,130 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $31,000 | $60,770 | |
| Air Transportation | $25,570 | $46,670 | |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $22,770 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | $27,000 | $34,850 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Not Reported | $48,040 | |
| Biology, General | $27,000 | $35,670 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25,000 | $51,870 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $30,750 | $63,600 | |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Civil Engineering | $29,750 | $61,920 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $26,000 | $30,670 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,000 | $36,790 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $27,000 | $53,780 | |
| Computer Engineering | Not Reported | $64,000 | |
| Computer Science | $26,250 | $67,240 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $25,550 | $33,350 | |
| Dance | $27,000 | $25,970 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $27,000 | $36,990 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $25,000 | $24,040 | |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $30,690 | $61,810 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $27,000 | $21,140 | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $17,160 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $26,250 | $73,820 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $27,000 | $61,220 | |
| Engineering, Other | Not Reported | $48,430 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $27,130 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Not Reported | $25,770 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $26,000 | $25,450 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $22,500 | $47,440 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,750 | $23,030 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $26,500 | $32,930 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $26,880 | $51,270 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $26,250 | $33,830 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,000 | $29,370 | |
| History | $27,000 | $25,450 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $27,000 | $31,730 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $25,000 | $42,460 | |
| Industrial Engineering | $25,500 | $70,180 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $31,000 | $69,760 | |
| International/Global Studies | $24,880 | $32,390 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| Marketing | $25,000 | $48,360 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $26,560 | $69,550 | |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $25,250 | $32,680 | |
| Music | $27,000 | $22,420 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Not Reported | $37,210 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | Not Reported | $30,770 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $17,720 | |
| Political Science and Government | $27,000 | $34,300 | |
| Psychology, General | $26,840 | $28,960 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $26,190 | $37,750 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $25,620 | $63,440 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Not Reported | $24,420 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $27,000 | $26,190 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $27,000 | $35,420 | |
| Social Work | $26,460 | $33,110 | |
| Sociology | $25,500 | $33,990 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $30,520 | $39,490 | |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $26,000 | $28,020 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $31,000 | $35,590 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $29,000 | $38,110 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $27,500 | $56,420 |
Salary Score ™ for WMU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $20,970 | $61,020 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $91,480 | $102,600 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $36,500 | $77,300 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $46,020 | $52,460 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $41,000 | $52,660 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $41,000 | $52,940 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $55,960 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $39,540 | $59,350 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $62,570 | $42,680 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $34,700 | |
| Public Administration | $49,160 | $53,360 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $40,170 | $61,420 | |
| Social Work | $42,190 | $44,210 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $25,860 | $49,810 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $46,120 | $39,870 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $48,040 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $35,090 | $48,430 |
Salary Score ™ for WMU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $69,290 | $71,850 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $90,860 |
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I am proud to call Western Michigan University my alma mater because of the incredible faculty and academic staff that sincerely care about student growth and development. During my time as and undergraduate, President Dunn served as the university president. I believe the reason for Western's community came from his love for students and not placing himself above anyone. He would go on morning walks around campus, attend football games in the student section, I even got invited to his house for a pool party... Read More
I feel like this is a great school for a first time college student fresh out of high school or a student that is a full time student or a student that doesnt work a day job. I had to transfer out after one semester because finding a class that didn't interfere with my Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm job schedule was impossible. There as limited online classes for most subjects and for others there was absolutely no online option. I felt that my teachers also didn't care of you worked full time and had absolutely... Read More