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Computer Engineering at Western Michigan University

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, consider the program at Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Michigan University sits in Kalamazoo, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 computer engineering degrees were awarded 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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Western Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Computer Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#9 of 10
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#21 of 44
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#34 of 44
Best Value	Nationwide	#130 of 229
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#188 of 230

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Western Michigan University

Graduates of Western Michigan University’s Computer Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,831

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Engineering graduates at Western Michigan University are 5% women (1) and 95% men (19).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Of the 19 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, below the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 1 master’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Engineering master’s 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 Engineering Concentrations at Western Michigan University

This Computer Engineering program at Western Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	20

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers	$63,909
Computer Network Architects	$63,411

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.