by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in electrical engineering.
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WMU is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering. In particular, it placed #226 out of 291 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $88,673 a year. This is above $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $30,707 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 |
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Among recent graduates, 85% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 70% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in electrical engineering from WMU identified as men.
The largest share of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 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 master’s in electrical engineering.
| 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 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in electrical engineering from WMU identified as women.
The majority of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at WMU were White. About 50% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the electrical engineering majors at Western Michigan University.
The electrical engineering program at WMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 36 |
WMU granted 36 degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 19% to women and 81% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).