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Western Illinois University

IL · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
88/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$23K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$23K$92K$129KBBUY
Engineering Technology$27K$65K$92KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$27K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$27K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$27K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$30K$62K$86KBBUY
Biology$27K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$27K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other$27K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$27K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$27K$50K$67KCCAUTION
Agriculture$27K$48K$65KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$29K$48K$64KDCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27K$45K$61KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$27K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$27K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$27K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Social Work$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Music$29K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Western Illinois University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $23K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Western Illinois University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Western Illinois University. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $23K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).