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. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from WMU. This makes it the #136 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2021, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Civil Eng majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,325 a year. This is higher than $61,387, which is the national median for all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $29,156 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,500 for all civil eng majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Western Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil eng from WMU. About 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students 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 civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in civil eng from WMU. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 103 |
| Industrial Engineering | 61 |
| Chemical Engineering | 56 |
| Electrical Engineering | 53 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 21 |
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