U.S. median for this major: $91,035.
College Scorecard field of study; 28 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 30% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,500.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,237. College Scorecard.
WMU Engineering-Related Fields: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Engineering-Related Fields nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses WMU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,263 | $24,262 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $5,734 | $26,434 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $13,833 | $63,770 | 1.2 years |
| $75–110k | $18,307 | $84,395 | 1.5 years |
| $110k+ | $23,625 | $108,911 | 2.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (29% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Engineering-Related Fields graduates 4 years after graduating ($88,746) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $55,335 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Engineering-Related Fields at Michigan colleges
Every Michigan college we cover that reports Engineering-Related Fields graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan State University | $94,143 | $23,756 | $19,680 | 81% |
| 2 | Michigan Technological University | $93,993 | $27,875 | $14,182 | 68% |
| 3 | Western Michigan University | $88,746 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan University | $75,528 | $31,122 | $15,407 | 46% |
Careers for Engineering-Related Fields graduates
Industrial Engineers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +12.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Industrial Production Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at WMU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About WMU
- Acceptance rate: 85% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 58% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,562
- Full cost breakdown · all 99 majors · overview
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WMU Engineering-Related Fields questions
How much do WMU Engineering-Related Fields graduates earn?
Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median $88,746 four years after graduating and $67,992 one year after. The U.S. median for Engineering-Related Fields graduates across 33 colleges is $91,035.
How much debt do WMU Engineering-Related Fields graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Western Michigan University is $27,000, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,500.
Is WMU a good school for Engineering-Related Fields in Michigan?
On pay, Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Western Michigan University earn $88,746 four years out, $2,624 below the median for the same major across 4 Michigan colleges ($91,370) and $2,289 below the U.S. median ($91,035). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does WMU rank for Engineering-Related Fields in Michigan?
Of 4 Michigan colleges reporting Engineering-Related Fields graduate earnings, Western Michigan University ranks 3rd. The highest is Michigan State University at $94,143.
What jobs do Engineering-Related Fields graduates get?
A common career is industrial engineers, with a median wage of $97,250 in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI area and $102,440 nationally. Others include industrial production managers and architectural and engineering managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Western Michigan University Engineering-Related Fields: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-michigan-university/majors/engineering-related-fields (College Scorecard and BLS data).