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. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with engineering-related fields programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering-related fields list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in engineering-related fields from WMU. This makes it the #97 most popular school for engineering-related fields master’s degree candidates in the country.
Engineering-Related Fields majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,992 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $68,919 for all engineering-related fields 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 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering-related fields from WMU. About 92% were men and 8% 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, 62% 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 engineering-related fields.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WMU engineering-related fields 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, 10 engineering-related fields majors earned their master's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 master's in engineering-related fields.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering-related fields majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 30 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.