Air Transportation at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 207 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in air transportation earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Michigan University Compares for Air Transportation
All 52 colleges reporting air transportation earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $106,001 | $100,464 | #10 | $56,402 |
| 2 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $104,472 | $108,236 | #2 | $46,193 |
| 3 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $103,989 | $98,557 | #12 | $33,142 |
| 4 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $103,858 | $99,207 | #11 | $45,193 |
| 5 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $103,617 | $119,972 | #1 | $88,085 |
| 6 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $102,096 | $92,968 | #20 | $50,629 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #3 | — |
| 8 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #4 | — |
| 9 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #5 | — |
| 10 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #6 | — |
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| 16 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $90,495 | $92,985 | #19 | $54,827 |
| 17 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $90,495 | $96,320 | #16 | $54,827 |
| 18 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $90,495 | $96,320 | #17 | $54,827 |
| 19 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $89,564 | $94,435 | #18 | $34,872 |
| 20 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $87,197 | $85,670 | #28 | $39,228 |
| 21 | Everglades University Boca Raton, FL | $86,730 | $92,313 | #22 | $53,331 |
| 22 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $86,161 | $92,435 | #21 | $45,190 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University air transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,872 one year after graduating and $89,564 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for air transportation?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for air transportation graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is air transportation at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for air transportation ($85,825), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.