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4,410
students enrolled
2,014
degrees and certificates a year
45%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$12,937
average net price a year
Tuition $9,359
$43,057
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$54,163
median earnings, 10 years after entry
94% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 14% | 286 |
| Education | 14% | 279 |
| Security & protective services | 12% | 245 |
| Computer & information sciences | 11% | 214 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 6% | 120 |
AI and data programs
Western Illinois University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Western Illinois University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of McDonough County, where the college is.
6
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.6%
unemployment in McDonough County
2026-09 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$50,434
median household income
McDonough County
33%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Hiring most: Buffkin / Baker (1), Cypress HCM (1), Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) (1), Henry County Government (1), Yetter (1), Youth for Christ International (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (2), Administration (1), Executive Leadership (1), Legal (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Two Rivers Regional Council.
- McDonough County Workforce OfficeMacomb · 309-837-1280 · Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston · 4,188 students
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- University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield · 2,263 students
- Chicago State UniversityChicago · 1,384 students
- Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · 8,494 students
Common questions
- How big is Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University enrolls about 4,410 students and is a public 4-year institution in Macomb, Illinois. It awards about 2,014 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Western Illinois University?
- 45% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Western Illinois University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,057 six years after entry and $54,163 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Western Illinois University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Western Illinois University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Western Illinois University?
- 6 open professional jobs are listed in McDonough County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Buffkin / Baker has the most openings.
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