by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in aeronautical engineering.
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WMU is a solid choice among schools offering aeronautical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #60 out of 66 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
Aeronautical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $82,719 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, aeronautical engineering students accumulate a median of $28,021 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 79% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 79% 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 aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering from WMU identified as men.
The majority of aeronautical engineering master’s degree graduates at WMU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 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 master’s in aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the aeronautical engineering majors at Western Michigan University.
The aeronautical engineering program at WMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 61 |
WMU awarded 61 completions in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%).