Engineering Technologies at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Michigan University
Online coursework is an option at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Western Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #10 of 35 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #29 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #77 of 128 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #103 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #427 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #681 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Western Michigan University
Students who complete Western Michigan University’s Engineering Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,386 |
| 2 years | $63,303 |
| 3 years | $70,935 |
| 4 years | $77,893 |
| 5 years | $85,980 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Western Michigan University report median earnings of $77,893, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Western Michigan University stands at $29,292.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
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
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