Engineering at Western Washington University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Western Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Washington University is located in Bellingham, WA.
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Studying Online at Western Washington University
Many students take online classes at Western Washington University. Among 14,710 students, 226 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Western Washington University
Use these rankings to compare Western Washington University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #11 of 17 |
| Best Value | Washington | #12 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #77 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #87 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #417 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #435 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Western Washington University
Students who complete Western Washington University’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,261 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Western Washington University comes in at $21,540.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Western Washington University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
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