by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #19 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU as a strong choice for engineering, coming in at #564 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 564 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Michigan | 25 of 26 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 82 of 98 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 259 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
This engineering area of study at WMU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 259 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 19 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 60 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 386 |
Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU report a median salary of $79,055 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, engineering students accumulate a median of $29,210 in student loans. This is higher than $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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In the most recent graduating class, 76% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 187 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 45 |
| Other Races | 8 |
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 Engineering | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 17 |
