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 WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in manufacturing engineering.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for manufacturing engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Manufacturing Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Manufacturing Engineering Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of manufacturing engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $65,863. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $72,154 for all manufacturing engineering students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from WWU. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in manufacturing engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WWU does not offer an online option for its manufacturing engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the manufacturing engineering majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 32 |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 19 |
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