by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in ie.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for ie list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is an increase of 143% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in ie from WMU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ie in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
IE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,670 a year. This is less than $74,748, which is the national median of all ie majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 ie majors earned their bachelor's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% 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, 79% 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 ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its ie 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in ie from WMU. About 18% of these graduates were women and the other 82% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 102 |
| Chemical Engineering | 50 |
| Electrical Engineering | 49 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 45 |
| Civil Engineering | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.