Is Western Washington University worth it?
Western Washington University is a public, four-year institution in Bellingham, Washington (small city). It awarded 3,381 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, computer and information sciences and creative writing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,723
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,560
Median earnings 10 years after
$62,569
Average net price
$21,193
Completion rate
65%
Completions (2024)
3,381
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
13,544
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $30,899 | $53,781 | 265 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,306 | $53,224 | 214 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $33,039 | $54,263 | 164 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $53,402 | $71,886 | 160 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $43,375 | $69,323 | 129 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $39,487 | $53,788 | 119 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $27,116 | $38,460 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $68,219 | $110,138 | 109 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | $34,119 | $54,290 | 107 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,857 | $56,415 | 103 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $23,213 | $43,919 | 98 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $27,217 | $49,640 | 96 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $52,912 | $64,780 | 95 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $34,119 | $57,697 | 88 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $60,048 | $82,246 | 84 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 234 |
| Creative Writing | Bachelor's | 120 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 113 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 111 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 109 |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 100 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Bachelor's | 99 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 77 |
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Sources: federal figures for Western Washington University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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