by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how WMU compares to other colleges that offer computer science.
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WMU ranks competitively among schools offering computer science. Specifically, it ranked #367 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $82,887 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $28,969 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 88% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 57% of graduates 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of computer science master’s degree graduates at WMU were Non-Resident Alien. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in computer science from WMU identified as men.
The majority of computer science doctoral degree graduates at WMU are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a doctoral in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the computer science majors at Western Michigan University.