Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in drafting & design engineering.
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WMU ranks competitively among schools offering drafting & design engineering. In particular, it placed #12 out of 13 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in drafting & design engineering.
Drafting & Design Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU earn a median of $74,805 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, drafting & design engineering students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 92% of drafting & design engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The largest share of drafting & design engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Approximately 67% 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 drafting & design engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the drafting & design engineering majors at Western Michigan University.
The drafting & design engineering program at WMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | 12 |
WMU granted 12 degrees in drafting and design technology/technician, general recently — 8% to women and 92% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).