Median Earnings (1yr)
$102,089
24th percentile (40th in MI)
Sample Size
81
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Western Michigan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Western Michigan University graduates earn $102k, placing them in the 24th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Western Michigan University$102,089$110,101
Grand Valley State University$113,240$118,483
University of Detroit Mercy$111,218$116,157
Wayne State University$110,923$118,261
Central Michigan University$110,012$117,592
Concordia University Ann Arbor$109,250
National Median$111,742

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$14,628$113,240
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
$32,300$111,218
Wayne State University
Detroit
$14,297$110,923
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$14,190$110,012
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$34,200$109,250

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Western Michigan University, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.