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Mechanical Engineering at Western Michigan University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, 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, 64 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Michigan University

Distance learning is available 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.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Western Michigan University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#13 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#15 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#37 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#44 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#211 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#269 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#13 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#15 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#37 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#44 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#211 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#269 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Western Michigan University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,557
2 years	$70,776
3 years	$75,447
4 years	$78,314
5 years	$91,489

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Western Michigan University report median earnings of $78,314, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Western Michigan University is $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Western Michigan University are 22% women (14) and 78% men (50).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 49 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 24% were women (12) and 76% were men (37).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	38
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 12 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Western Michigan University, 17% were women (2) and 83% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	9

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Western Michigan University

Of the 3 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Western Michigan University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Western Michigan University, above the national average of 13%.*

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

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Western Michigan University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Western Michigan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	64

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Western Michigan University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
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.