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. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in ie.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for ie list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 43 students received their master’s degree in ie from WMU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ie in 2021, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ie students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $69,454. This is higher than $66,838, which is the national median for all ie bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie majors at Western Michigan University.
Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from WMU in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The ie program at WMU awarded 43 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 86% of these degrees went to men with the other 14% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 103 |
| Civil Engineering | 63 |
| Chemical Engineering | 56 |
| Electrical Engineering | 53 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 21 |
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