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Aeronautical Engineering at Western Michigan University

If you are interested in studying Aeronautical Engineering, take a look at what Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 61 aeronautical engineering degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Aeronautical Engineering Rankings at Western Michigan University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Aeronautical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 2
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 2
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#44 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#67 of 74

Earnings for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates from Western Michigan University

Graduates of Western Michigan University’s Aeronautical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$59,143
2 years	$65,945
3 years	$79,982
4 years	$82,719
5 years	$100,965

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Western Michigan University earn a median of $82,719, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Aeronautical Engineering graduates from Western Michigan University comes in at $28,021.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Aeronautical Engineering graduates at Western Michigan University are 20% women (12) and 80% men (49).

Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 58 bachelor’s aeronautical engineering graduates at Western Michigan University, 21% were women (12) and 79% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	46
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	10

Minority students account for 3% of Aeronautical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 3 master’s aeronautical engineering degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

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

More Specific Aeronautical Engineering Concentrations at Western Michigan University

The Aeronautical Engineering program at Western Michigan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Aeronautical Engineering	61

Best-Paid Careers for Aeronautical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Aeronautical Engineering program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Aeronautical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$77,835
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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.