Area Studies at Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$25,194
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$25,194
Area Studies
National Average
$41,648
All schools, same program
School Average
$50,599
All programs at Western Washington University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
18
Completers (IPEDS)
429
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$15,000
Median Debt
0.60
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$125/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$25,194
Median Earnings
Area Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $77,707 | $19,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $77,557 | $14,839 |
| Cornell University | $75,147 | $17,250 |
| Dartmouth College | $71,072 | $16,520 |
| The University of Alabama | $69,936 | — |
| Williams College | $67,794 | — |
| George Washington University | $65,259 | $24,064 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $63,437 | $21,636 |
| University of Southern California | $62,809 | — |
| Yale University | $62,139 | — |
Other Programs at Western Washington University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $107,521 | $18,583 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $107,158 | $26,611 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,295 | $9,369 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $83,219 | $21,667 |
| Mathematics | $78,343 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $77,824 | — |
| Chemistry | $73,774 | $20,012 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $72,675 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,457 | $38,104 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,265 | $19,084 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.