Western Michigan University

📍 Kalamazoo, MI  ·  Official Website ↗

🟢 Excellent ROI

Break-Even 1.8 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$416,912

10-yr Median Salary $53,562

Grad Rate 57.6%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$15,252

Out-of-State: $19,034

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$53,562

6-yr median: $45,356

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Median Graduate Debt

$26,188

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

57.6%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 1.8 years

$26,188 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$416,912

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 12,568 students.