by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how WMU compares to other colleges that offer industrial engineering.
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WMU is a solid choice among schools offering industrial engineering. In particular, it placed #69 out of 89 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering.
Industrial Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $78,391 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the 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, 65% of industrial engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Approximately 71% 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 industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 86% of industrial engineering master’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering master’s degree graduates at WMU were Non-Resident Alien. 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 industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in industrial engineering from WMU were men.
The largest share of industrial 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 industrial 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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the industrial engineering majors at Western Michigan University.