by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 199 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 227 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in compsci from WMU. This makes it the #149 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $60,979. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, compsci students borrow a median amount of $26,113 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,376.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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Of the 47 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WMU, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WMU compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from WMU in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 28 |
| Information Technology | 8 |
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