by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for family, consumer & human sciences, ranked #345 out of 495 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in family, consumer & human sciences at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This family, consumer & human sciences area of study at WMU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 40 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in family, consumer & human sciences.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering family, consumer & human sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $38,672 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, family, consumer & human sciences students accumulate a median of $29,539 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 |
Read more about WMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 69% 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 family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at WMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 1 |
