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. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in paper engineering.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for paper engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Paper Science & Engineering Schools | 1 |
| Best Paper Science & Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in paper science & engineering. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of paper engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $86,401. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allpaper engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
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 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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Of the 15 paper engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WMU, about 60% were men and 40% 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, 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 bachelor's in paper engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its paper engineering 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in paper engineering from WMU in 2022 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 paper engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the paper engineering 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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.