Western Illinois University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Western Illinois University at a glance

• 4,410

  students enrolled

• 2,014

  degrees and certificates a year

• 45%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,937

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,359

• $43,057

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,163

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  94% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Western Illinois University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Western Illinois University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of McDonough County, where the college is.

• 8

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in McDonough County

  2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $50,434

  median household income

  McDonough County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, security & protective services, which lead to sales (1 open), operations (1 open).

Hiring most: Cypress HCM (1), Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) (1), Legence Bank (1), RP Lumber (1), Sol Systems (1), Us Jobs placement (1), Youth For Christ International (1).

What they hire for: Administration (1), Engineering (1), Executive Leadership (1), Operations (1), Sales (1). Administration jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Two Rivers Regional Council.

• McDonough County Workforce OfficeMacomb · 309-837-1280 · Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Western Illinois University?

Western Illinois University enrolls about 4,410 students and is a public 4-year institution in Macomb, Illinois. It awards about 2,014 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Western Illinois University?

45% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Western Illinois University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,057 six years after entry and $54,163 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Western Illinois University offer AI or data science degrees?

Western Illinois University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Western Illinois University?

8 open professional jobs are listed in McDonough County, 2 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Cypress HCM has the most openings.