by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WMU as a strong choice for chemical engineering, ranked #153 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 153 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Michigan | 6 of 6 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 of 26 |
Here is each degree level available for chemical engineering at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering.
WMU is a solid choice among schools offering chemical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Chemical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU earn a median of $75,501 a year. This is above $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, chemical engineering students accumulate a median of $29,000 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 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 56% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at WMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 2 |
