by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in engineering technologies at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in engineering technologies.
WMU holds a strong position among schools offering engineering technologies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Engineering Technologies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $77,893 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, engineering technologies students accumulate a median of $29,292 in student loans. This is above $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Read more about WMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 90% of engineering technologies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of engineering technologies bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Roughly 72% 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 engineering technologies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WMU conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in manufacturing engineering technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 12% to women and 88% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
WMU granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in drafting and design technology/technician, general recently — 8% to women and 92% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
WMU awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in engineering/industrial management recently — 10% to women and 90% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 12 |
