by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how WMU stacks up against peers offering air transportation.
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WMU holds a strong position among schools offering air transportation. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 74 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 266 bachelor’s degrees in air transportation.
Air Transportation majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU earn a median of $65,149 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, air transportation graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 82% of air transportation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of air transportation 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 air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 192 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the air transportation majors at Western Michigan University.
The air transportation program at WMU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 266 |
WMU conferred 266 completions in aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).