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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering tech list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Technologies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools | 179 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in engineering technologies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in engineering tech from WMU. This makes it the #125 most popular school for engineering tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 60 engineering tech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WMU, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WMU engineering tech 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 engineering tech majors earned their master's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 master's in engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering tech majors at Western Michigan University.
Engineering Technologies 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 |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 30 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 23 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 363 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 199 |
| Physical Sciences | 63 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 46 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.