Western Michigan University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Western Michigan University at a glance

• 12,568

  students enrolled

• 4,533

  degrees and certificates a year

• 58%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,273

  average net price a year

  Tuition $15,198 in state, $18,998 out of state

• $45,356

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $53,562

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Western Michigan University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Kalamazoo County, where the college is.

• 89

  open professional jobs

• 10

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Kalamazoo County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $70,525

  median household income

  Kalamazoo County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (13 open), sales (7 open), operations (10 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Re Build Manufacturing (8), Stryker Sales (7), UHY (4), Zoetis (4), Cummins (3), Powerx (3), Stryker Sales (3), Western Michigan University (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (23), Finance (13), Operations (10), Sales (7), Marketing (6), Clinical (5). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Michigan Works! Southwest Workforce Development Board.

• Michigan Works! Southwest Service Center - KalamazooKalamazoo · 269-383-2536 · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Oakland UniversityRochester Hills · 12,351 students
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• Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · 10,035 students
• Wayne State UniversityDetroit · 15,587 students
• Henry Ford CollegeDearborn · 8,643 students
• Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids · 8,106 students

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Common questions

How big is Western Michigan University?

Western Michigan University enrolls about 12,568 students and is a public 4-year institution in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It awards about 4,533 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Western Michigan University?

58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Western Michigan University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,356 six years after entry and $53,562 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Western Michigan University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Western Michigan University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Western Michigan University?

89 open professional jobs are listed in Kalamazoo County, 10 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Re Build Manufacturing has the most openings.