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Computer Science at Western Michigan University

If you plan to study Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Western Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 54 computer science graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.

Studying Online at Western Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Western Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Western Michigan University’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#6 of 11
Best Value	Michigan	#7 of 11
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#40 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#57 of 77
Best Value	Nationwide	#402 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#510 of 637

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#6 of 11
Best Value	Michigan	#7 of 11
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#40 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#57 of 77
Best Value	Nationwide	#402 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#510 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Western Michigan University

Students who complete Western Michigan University’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,118
2 years	$63,749
3 years	$72,465
4 years	$82,887
5 years	$93,924

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Science graduates from Western Michigan University earn a median of $82,887, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from Western Michigan University stands at $28,969.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Science graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Western Michigan University are 24% women (13) and 76% men (41).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Of the 42 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 12% were women (5) and 88% were men (37).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 12% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Western Michigan University

Of the 11 master’s computer science degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	10

Computer Science Doctoral Program at Western Michigan University

Of the 1 doctoral computer science graduates at Western Michigan University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Western Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Western Michigan University

This Computer Science program at Western Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	54

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.