by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Western Michigan University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Western Michigan University came in at #531 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan, WMU came in at #13.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and WMU took the #531 spot on the list.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Michigan, WMU came in at #13.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingWMU ranked #531 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools.
WMU ranked #531 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, WMU took the #13 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Michigan.
Around 3,717 graduate students chose to attend Western Michigan University during the most recent year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Our findings are below.
Women make up 63.2% of the total graduate student body at WMU while men make up 36.8%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 21.4% of the graduate students who attend WMU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at WMU. Around 17.0% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at WMU who borrowed carries a median debt of $27,999.
Master’s degree recipients from WMU earn an average early-career salary of $70,254.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from WMU is $100,366.
Post-master’s certificate recipients from WMU earn an average early-career salary of $61,777.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at WMU based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | $117,765 |
| Business Administration & Management | $108,642 |
| Accounting | $87,422 |
| Public Health | $73,217 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $72,450 |
| Educational Administration | $72,101 |
| Human Resource Management | $69,374 |
| Public Administration | $66,794 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $63,242 |
| Special Education | $63,012 |
Western Michigan University is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Western Michigan University.
Contact details for WMU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200 |
| Phone: | 269-387-1000 |
| Website: | wmich.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/wmich |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/wmunews |
Around 49.0% of WMU graduate students took at least one course online.Approximately 36.3% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 3 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 21 | $104,633 |
| Computer Science | 1 | — |
| Economics | 3 | — |
| Educational Administration | 7 | $93,629 |
| Educational Assessment | 9 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 2 | — |
| General Biology | 9 | — |
| General English Literature | 2 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 | — |
| Health Sciences & Services | 9 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 2 | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | — |
| Other Education | 5 | — |
| Other Engineering | 2 | — |
| Paper Science & Engineering | 3 | — |
| Physics | 1 | — |
| Romance Languages | 1 | — |
| Special Education | 2 | — |
| Statistics | 3 | — |
| Student Counseling | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 4 | — |
| Writing Studies | 1 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 12 | — |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 1 | — |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 1 | — |
| Data Analytics. | 16 | — |
| Educational Assessment | 1 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 | — |
| Gerontology | 2 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 3 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 | — |
| Legal Research | 2 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 | — |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 1 | — |
| Statistics | 9 | — |
| Student Counseling | 2 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 4 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Western Michigan University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 6 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 72 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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