by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with engineering-related fields programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering-related fields list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in engineering-related fields. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in engineering-related fields from WMU. This makes it the #97 most popular school for engineering-related fields master’s degree candidates in the country.
Engineering-Related Fields majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,803 a year. This is less than $62,086, which is the national median of all engineering-related fields majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, engineering-related fields students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,821 for all engineering-related fields majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering-related fields majors at Western Michigan University.
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in engineering-related fields from WMU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in 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-related fields.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Engineering-Related Fields from WMU in 2020-2021, 90% were men and 10% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in engineering-related fields.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 19 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 17 |
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