Western Washington University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Western Washington University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Western Washington 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 Washington 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 WWU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $19,340 | $46,090 | |
| Anthropology | $20,500 | $27,560 | |
| Area Studies | $26,340 | $25,770 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $21,500 | $33,140 | |
| Biology, General | $14,960 | $29,250 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $19,000 | $46,280 | |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $20,500 | $33,990 | |
| Chemistry | $22,910 | $37,570 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $18,030 | $38,030 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $16,030 | $26,350 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $21,560 | $66,540 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $15,500 | $39,910 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $24,000 | $27,420 | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $20,000 | $26,350 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Not Reported | $21,510 | |
| Economics | $19,500 | $39,150 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $24,650 | $68,220 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $15,000 | $25,830 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $16,670 | $43,580 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,690 | $28,600 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $18,310 | $29,690 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $21,500 | $32,160 | |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $21,840 | $30,990 | |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $17,570 | $31,550 | |
| History | $20,250 | $25,000 | |
| Human Services, General | $20,830 | $32,870 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $69,340 | |
| International Business | $20,600 | $41,570 | |
| Journalism | $21,500 | $31,520 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $23,000 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $16,250 | $31,130 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $18,500 | $55,840 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $24,170 | $62,260 | |
| Marketing | $16,790 | $43,050 | |
| Mathematics | $17,500 | $34,530 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $54,710 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $15,730 | $36,080 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $22,670 | $31,210 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $20,630 | $25,830 | |
| Music | $20,500 | $22,770 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $18,760 | $27,870 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $15,170 | $28,240 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | $18,350 | $25,770 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $21,510 | |
| Political Science and Government | $19,170 | $34,380 | |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | $25,000 | $63,750 | |
| Psychology, General | $19,000 | $29,340 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $12,500 | $72,020 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Not Reported | $48,430 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $19,060 | $25,330 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $18,570 | $31,920 | |
| Sociology | $17,310 | $28,660 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $24,780 | $48,980 | |
| Sustainability Studies | $18,500 | $31,130 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $21,500 | $48,200 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $26,490 | $46,220 |
Salary Score ™ for WWU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $30,200 | $62,010 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $36,800 | $62,010 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $75,200 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Not Reported | $46,790 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $50,440 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $25,770 | $52,820 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $28,500 | $28,600 |
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Pros: Excellent location, right across the border for international opportunities, drivable distance to seattle for events, conferences and internships. Excellent School if you know exactly what you want to do, lots of structure for beaten path students. Diversity, equity, and accessibility are made a priority by administration. Abundance of alumni in STEM fields. Great university for the price. Cons: Little to no structure for off-the-beaten-path/undecided students. If you change your major, good luck in... Read More
If you want a small university feel in a beautiful setting, WWU is for you. The one thing I loved about attending WWU was the city it was located in: Bellingham. Bellingham offers so many outdoor activities like hiking, biking, swimming in the Lake Whatcom, or just exploring downtown by foot. Bellingham's downtown offers a fun night life as well. You will meet a lot of great people, and make good friends, at WWU. However, if you want the traditional college experience of football, Greek life, and alumni connections/pride... Read More