by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with aerospace engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is a decrease of 58% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from WMU. This makes it the #62 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,143 a year. This is less than $65,118, which is the national median of all aerospace engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $28,021 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all aerospace engineering majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the aerospace engineering program at WMU is $418 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Western Michigan University.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from WMU in 2020-2021, 95% were men and 5% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in aerospace engineering from WMU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 103 |
| Civil Engineering | 63 |
| Industrial Engineering | 61 |
| Chemical Engineering | 56 |
| Electrical Engineering | 53 |
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