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Paper Science & Engineering at Western Michigan University

If you plan to study Paper Science & Engineering, take a look at what Western Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 paper science & engineering degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Paper Science & Engineering graduates from Western Michigan University is $27,379.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Paper Science & Engineering graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Paper Science & Engineering graduates at Western Michigan University are 35% women (7) and 65% men (13).

Paper Science & Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Of the 16 bachelor’s paper science & engineering degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 44% were women (7) and 56% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Paper Science & Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 9%.*

Paper Science & Engineering Master’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 1 master’s paper science & engineering graduates at Western Michigan University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Paper Science & Engineering master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, above the national average of 33%.*

Paper Science & Engineering Doctoral Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 3 doctoral paper science & 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 Paper Science & Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Western Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	3

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

More Specific Paper Science & Engineering Concentrations at Western Michigan University

This Paper Science & Engineering program at Western Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Paper Science & Engineering	20

Best-Paid Careers for Paper Science & Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Paper Science & Engineering program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Paper Science & Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Chemical Engineers	$130,903
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889

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.