by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in air transport.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for air transport list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Air Transportation Schools | 12 |
| Best Air Transportation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 214 bachelor's degrees in air transportation. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of air transport students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $34,872. This is less than $43,044, which is the national median of all air transport majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, air transport students borrow a median amount of $60,914 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,824 for all air transport majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the air transport program at WMU is $680 per month.
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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The air transport program at WMU awarded 214 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 91% of these degrees went to men with the other 9% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 air transport.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 8 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its air transport 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the air transport majors at Western Michigan University.
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