Median Earnings (1yr)
$61,758
55th percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
55
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Western Michigan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Western Michigan University graduates earn $62k, placing them in the 55th percentile of all educational administration and supervision 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

Educational Administration and Supervision masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (22 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Western Michigan University$61,758$59,085
Concordia University Ann Arbor$66,408$65,145
Saginaw Valley State University$65,005$71,126
Michigan State University$63,355$61,723
Central Michigan University$62,488$66,471
Wayne State University$59,602
National Median$60,279

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$34,200$66,408
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$12,240$65,005
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$15,988$63,355
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$14,190$62,488
Wayne State University
Detroit
$14,297$59,602

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.