by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in me from WMU. This makes it the #115 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2021, making the school the #117 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $67,557. This is higher than $65,190, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, me students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all me majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Western Michigan University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 students earned a bachelor's degree in me from WMU. About 11% of these graduates were women and the other 89% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 16 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WMU, about 81% were men and 19% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 63 |
| Industrial Engineering | 61 |
| Chemical Engineering | 56 |
| Electrical Engineering | 53 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 21 |
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