Western Michigan University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$53,562
in 2021+18% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 18% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 2% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 5 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 52% | $7,268 |
| 1999 | — | — | 51% | $7,155 |
| 2000 | — | — | 55% | $7,008 |
| 2001 | — | — | 55% | $6,756 |
| 2002 | — | — | 53% | $6,491 |
| 2003 | — | — | 53% | $6,725 |
| 2004 | — | — | 56% | $7,438 |
| 2005 | — | — | 55% | $7,993 |
| 2006 | — | — | 54% | $8,542 |
| 2007 | — | — | 54% | $9,000 |
| 2008 | $45,500 | — | 54% | $9,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 55% | $9,500 |
| 2010 | $44,400 | $15,616 | 54% | $11,000 |
| 2011 | — | $14,990 | 52% | $12,500 |
| 2012 | $42,700 | $15,965 | 56% | $14,000 |
| 2013 | $42,700 | $16,998 | 56% | $15,000 |
| 2014 | $43,700 | $17,322 | 55% | $17,500 |
| 2015 | $45,000 | $15,903 | 54% | $18,850 |
| 2016 | — | $16,870 | 54% | $19,500 |
| 2017 | — | $16,824 | 53% | $20,188 |
| 2018 | — | $17,259 | 51% | $20,250 |
| 2019 | — | $19,119 | 53% | $20,000 |
| 2020 | — | $19,433 | 57% | $20,000 |
| 2021 | $53,562 | $20,371 | 57% | $20,115 |
| 2022 | — | $19,195 | 56% | — |
| 2023 | — | $19,884 | 55% | — |
| 2024 | — | $18,701 | 58% | — |
| 2025 | — | $15,273 | 58% | — |