by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #21 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WMU among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, placing at #898 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 898 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan | 22 of 39 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 130 of 202 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer & information sciences at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at WMU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 54 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 24 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 61 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
WMU is a solid choice among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #21 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU earn a median of $79,399 a year. This is above $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $29,984 in student loans. This is above $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 90% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 61% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 1 |
