by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU as a strong choice for engineering technologies, ranked #384 out of 668 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools | 384 of 668 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools in Michigan | 15 of 27 |
| Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 75 of 101 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in engineering technologies at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 12 |
This engineering technologies area of study at WMU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 21 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 18 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in engineering technologies.
WMU holds a strong position among schools offering engineering technologies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Engineering Technologies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $77,893 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, engineering technologies students accumulate a median of $29,292 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 |
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Among recent graduates, 90% of engineering technologies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of engineering technologies bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Roughly 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 engineering technologies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering Technologies | 12 |
