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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 154 |
| Best Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 180 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 186 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 292 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 273 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 90 students received their master’s degree in engineering from WMU. This makes it the #124 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #131 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 292 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in engineering from WMU in 2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 194 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the WMU engineering 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.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Master’s in engineering from WMU in 2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Western Michigan University.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 102 |
| Chemical Engineering | 50 |
| Electrical Engineering | 49 |
| Industrial Engineering | 48 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 45 |
| Civil Engineering | 38 |
| Paper Science & Engineering | 16 |
| Computer Engineering | 13 |
| Other Engineering | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 199 |
| Engineering Technologies | 73 |
| Physical Sciences | 63 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 46 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.