Reporting tool — not an official determination. This tool reflects DOE rulemaking data and modeled estimates. The public file is grouped at the institution × credential × 4-digit CIP level; the proposed rule would operate at the 6-digit CIP level. Institutions assign CIP codes to their own programs, so similar-looking majors may be classified differently across colleges. Use as a reporting lead, not a regulatory finding.
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Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Bellingham, WA · public
5
DOE-modeled fails
51
Pass DOE model
61
Insufficient data
117
Total program groupings
Based on DOE's public rulemaking file, this institution has 5 broad program groupings with a DOE-modeled fail designation out of 117 total. The public file is grouped at the 4-digit CIP level — treat as a directional signal, not a regulatory determination.

Risk breakdown by broad field

Risk breakdown by credential level

All 117 DOE-modeled fail 5 Passes DOE model 51 Insufficient data 61

Visual & Performing Arts

2 fails 8 total
Design and Applied Arts.
CIP 5004 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $69,715 · Benchmark: $39,073
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
CIP 5005 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $40,616 · Benchmark: $39,073

English & Literature

1 fail 4 total
English Language and Literature General.
CIP 2301 · Bachelor ⚠ classification-sensitive
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $46,571 · Benchmark: $39,073

Social Sciences

1 fail 9 total
Sociology.
CIP 4511 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $54,263 · Benchmark: $39,073
Economics.
CIP 4506 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $64,123 · Benchmark: $39,073
Anthropology.
CIP 4502 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $50,703 · Benchmark: $39,073
Political Science and Government.
CIP 4510 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $49,640 · Benchmark: $39,073

Agriculture & Natural Resources

7 total
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
CIP 0301 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $53,781 · Benchmark: $39,073

Area, Ethnic & Cultural Studies

2 total
Area Studies.
CIP 0501 · Bachelor ⚠ classification-sensitive
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $40,623 · Benchmark: $39,073

Biological & Life Sciences

6 total
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.
CIP 2604 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $58,622 · Benchmark: $39,073
Biochemistry Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
CIP 2602 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $77,048 · Benchmark: $39,073
Biology General.
CIP 2601 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $50,027 · Benchmark: $39,073
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
CIP 2615 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $51,508 · Benchmark: $39,073

Business & Management

10 total
Marketing.
CIP 5214 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $69,323 · Benchmark: $39,073
Finance and Financial Management Services.
CIP 5208 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $75,730 · Benchmark: $39,073
International Business.
CIP 5211 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $63,923 · Benchmark: $39,073
Management Information Systems and Services.
CIP 5212 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $81,678 · Benchmark: $39,073
Business Administration Management and Operations.
CIP 5202 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $71,886 · Benchmark: $39,073
Accounting and Related Services.
CIP 5203 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $82,246 · Benchmark: $39,073
Business Administration Management and Operations.
CIP 5202 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $97,723 · Benchmark: $66,899

Communications & Journalism

2 total
Communication and Media Studies.
CIP 0901 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $56,415 · Benchmark: $39,073
Journalism.
CIP 0904 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $57,697 · Benchmark: $39,073

Computer & Information Sciences

5 total
Computer and Information Sciences General.
CIP 1101 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $110,138 · Benchmark: $39,073

Education

11 total
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Subject Areas.
CIP 1313 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $63,072 · Benchmark: $39,073
Special Education and Teaching.
CIP 1310 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $64,780 · Benchmark: $39,073
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods.
CIP 1312 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $62,500 · Benchmark: $39,073
Educational Administration and Supervision.
CIP 1304 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $129,722 · Benchmark: $46,391
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods.
CIP 1312 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $74,041 · Benchmark: $46,391

Engineering

4 total
Electrical Electronics and Communications Engineering.
CIP 1410 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $107,131 · Benchmark: $39,073
Manufacturing Engineering.
CIP 1436 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $85,314 · Benchmark: $39,073
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
CIP 1432 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $92,439 · Benchmark: $39,073

Foreign Languages & Linguistics

4 total
Romance Languages Literatures and Linguistics.
CIP 1609 · Bachelor ⚠ classification-sensitive
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $65,380 · Benchmark: $39,073
Linguistic Comparative and Related Language Studies and Services.
CIP 1601 · Bachelor ⚠ classification-sensitive
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $44,615 · Benchmark: $39,073

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

10 total
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
CIP 5102 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $61,802 · Benchmark: $39,073
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
CIP 5138 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $96,695 · Benchmark: $39,073
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
CIP 5111 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $53,428 · Benchmark: $39,073
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
CIP 5123 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $73,371 · Benchmark: $61,854
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
CIP 5102 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $80,873 · Benchmark: $61,854

History

2 total
History.
CIP 5401 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $46,000 · Benchmark: $39,073

Interdisciplinary Studies

13 total
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies General.
CIP 3000 · Bachelor ⚠ classification-sensitive
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $54,290 · Benchmark: $39,073
Sustainability Studies.
CIP 3033 · Bachelor ⚠ classification-sensitive
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $70,793 · Benchmark: $39,073
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Other.
CIP 3099 · Bachelor ⚠ classification-sensitive
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $43,919 · Benchmark: $39,073

Mathematics & Statistics

4 total
Mathematics.
CIP 2701 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $54,234 · Benchmark: $39,073
Applied Mathematics.
CIP 2703 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $68,359 · Benchmark: $39,073

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

3 total
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness.
CIP 3105 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $50,079 · Benchmark: $39,073
Parks Recreation and Leisure Studies.
CIP 3101 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $50,832 · Benchmark: $39,073

Physical Sciences

5 total
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
CIP 4006 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $67,208 · Benchmark: $39,073
Chemistry.
CIP 4005 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $55,793 · Benchmark: $39,073
Physics.
CIP 4008 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $63,833 · Benchmark: $39,073

Psychology

3 total
Psychology General.
CIP 4201 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $53,224 · Benchmark: $39,073

Public Administration & Social Work

1 total
Human Services General.
CIP 4400 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $53,788 · Benchmark: $39,073