# Western Michigan University: Engineering-Related Fields (bachelor's)

Kalamazoo, MI. IPEDS 172699, CIP 15.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-michigan-university/majors/engineering-related-fields

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,992
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $88,746 (U.S. median for this major: $91,035 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,500)
- Rank in MI: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (4 colleges, $91,370): -$2,624
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,289

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.61 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $88,746 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Engineering-Related Fields at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $94,143 | $23,756 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Michigan Technological University | $93,993 | $27,875 | $14,182 | 68% |
| Western Michigan University | $88,746 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $75,528 | $31,122 | $15,407 | 46% |

## Careers
- Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112): median wage $97,250 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, $101,680 MI, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $127,770 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, $120,660 MI, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $149,030 Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, $166,930 MI, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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