by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU as a strong choice for computer science, coming in at #488 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 488 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Michigan | 7 of 11 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 56 of 77 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer science at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $82,887 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $28,969 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 88% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 57% 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 1 |
