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 ee.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 153 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in ee from WMU. This makes it the #121 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2022, making the school the #84 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
EE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,145 a year. This is less than $77,687, which is the national median of all ee majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. 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 34 ee students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WMU, about 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its ee bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from WMU in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% 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 ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 102 |
| Chemical Engineering | 50 |
| Industrial Engineering | 48 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 45 |
| Civil Engineering | 38 |
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