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. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from WMU. This makes it the #136 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $69,706. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil eng from WMU. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WMU civil eng 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 3 students who earned a master's degree in Civil Engineering from WMU in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 102 |
| Chemical Engineering | 50 |
| Electrical Engineering | 49 |
| Industrial Engineering | 48 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 45 |
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