by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for engineering at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 259 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 259 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU report a median salary of $79,055 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, engineering students accumulate a median of $29,210 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 76% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 187 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 8 |
WMU granted 58 bachelor’s completions in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
WMU granted 49 bachelor’s completions in mechanical engineering in the latest year of data — 24% to women and 76% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
WMU conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering in the latest year of data — 32% to women and 68% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
WMU granted 33 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 15% to women and 85% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
WMU conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering, general in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
WMU granted 19 bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 5% to women and 95% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
WMU granted 17 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
WMU granted 16 bachelor’s completions in paper science and engineering in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
WMU conferred 3 bachelor’s completions in structural engineering recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
