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Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public · Visit Website

Western Washington University's main campus sits on 215 acres in Bellingham, Washington, giving students access to both urban amenities and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The university is known for its strong sense of community, fostered by outdoor recreation and environmental awareness. Its location near the Canadian border and the Salish Sea provides unique opportunities for research and exploration in marine and border studies.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$40,117/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

50/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,286/yr

Out-of-state: $27,853/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 21% of students receive Pell Grants and 28% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$11,416	$45,664	8.8x
$30K – $48K	$12,741	$50,964	7.9x
$48K – $75K	$16,177	$64,708	6.2x
$75K – $110K	$21,581	$86,324	4.6x
$110K+	$25,698	$102,792	3.9x
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,286	$37,144	10.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Western Washington University

49 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	89	$80,808/yr	High	25.5x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	88	$68,219/yr	Very High	33.8x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	81	$60,048/yr	Very High	19.7x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	79	$51,984/yr	Very High	19.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools	78	$53,402/yr	High	20.7x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	77	$53,133/yr	High	17.5x
Computer/Information Technology Administration Compare across schools	73	$72,675/yr	Very High	18.6x
Economics Compare across schools	71	$45,401/yr	Very High	19.0x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	70	$61,668/yr	Very High	22.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools	70	$48,527/yr	High	19.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	70	$42,795/yr	High	16.7x
Marketing Compare across schools	65	$43,375/yr	Very High	18.1x
Electrical Compare across schools	63	$77,516/yr	Very High	19.9x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	63	$52,912/yr	High	17.0x
International Business Compare across schools	63	$38,412/yr	Very High	16.5x
Manufacturing Engineering Compare across schools	60	$65,863/yr	High	16.7x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools	58	$46,770/yr	Moderate	11.6x
Polymer/Plastics Engineering Compare across schools	55	$60,375/yr	High	15.3x
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Compare across schools	49	$39,225/yr	High	14.8x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	48	$42,025/yr	High	13.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools	47	$22,953/yr	Very High	19.9x
Human Services, General Compare across schools	46	$39,487/yr	Moderate	12.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	46	$33,871/yr	High	14.0x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	46	$32,306/yr	High	13.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	45	$34,857/yr	High	14.1x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	45	$31,078/yr	High	16.4x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	44	$27,217/yr	Very High	14.1x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	42	$36,802/yr	High	14.3x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools	41	$41,600/yr	High	10.2x
Sociology Compare across schools	41	$33,039/yr	High	12.2x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	41	$29,931/yr	High	13.6x
Journalism Compare across schools	40	$34,119/yr	Very High	13.3x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	40	$26,557/yr	Very High	15.0x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	38	$39,011/yr	High	9.5x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	38	$30,899/yr	High	13.7x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	37	$32,334/yr	Very High	12.0x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	37	$29,268/yr	Moderate	10.9x
Anthropology Compare across schools	37	$27,851/yr	High	11.6x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	37	$19,512/yr	High	15.7x
History Compare across schools	36	$25,355/yr	High	11.2x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	33	$33,323/yr	High	8.0x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	31	$23,102/yr	Moderate	10.3x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	28	$24,232/yr	Very High	10.1x
Area Studies Compare across schools	27	$33,103/yr	Very High	10.0x
Archeology Compare across schools	27	$24,061/yr	High	5.5x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools	25	$27,558/yr	Very High	10.4x
Music Compare across schools	25	$15,834/yr	High	9.6x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	24	$27,116/yr	Very High	9.3x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	24	$24,258/yr	Moderate	7.7x

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