Design your future
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Our students are curious, driven and innovative thinkers who aren’t afraid to try new things and build something new. That’s why the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences focuses on preparing students for a successful, meaningful career. With 14 undergraduate degrees, 12 master's level programs and eight doctoral programs as well as impactful, experiential-learning opportunities, you’ll achieve your vision for the future and find your path to success at Western.
Meet our students
What will you learn?
You'll be career-ready and have the skills you need to make an impact after graduating. You'll learn, take part in research experiences, work closely with outstanding faculty and get involved in student organizations with hands-on engineering projects and activities.
And, your academic career culminates in the Senior Engineering Design Conference, where you will work as a team to address real-world projects for industry partners, non-profit organizations and alumni.
Pride points
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99% of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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$70K - $80K median starting salary for recent College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time
2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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97% of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates participated in experience-driven learning
2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
Departments
Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering
Department of Civil and Construction Engineering
Department of Computer Science
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems
Department of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
Jessica Schneider
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My academic progress and career plans are influenced by the different opportunities to get involved at WMU that helped me discover the type of engineer I want to be.
Jessica Schneider, civil engineering student
Explore the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Resources and support
News and Events
News
Events
Custer Speaker Series
Join Mitsuaki Tanabe from Nihon University in Japan as he presents "Microgravity, a Powerful Tool to Understand Combustion." This talk will focus on Tanabe's research pursuits and challenges within combustion dynamics, encompassing areas such as combu
Custer Speaker Series
Join WMU alumnus Dr. David Gonzalez, B.S.E.'03, M.S.E.'05, as he presents "Uncovering Fundamental Aerodynamics Enabling the Future Naval Aviation Force." Dr. Gonzalez serves as the director for the naval air platforms division at the Office of Naval Research.
AMP Lab Family Open House
Open the doors for your kids to explore the future of STEM with robotics demonstrations, 3D printers in action, motorized LEGO building, and more at the AMP Lab Family Open House!
Senior Engineering Design Conference
The Senior Engineering Design Conference at Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences showcases the work of students from all disciplines.
Michigan Science Olympiad State Tournament
WMU was chosen to host the 2024 Michigan Science Olympiad State Tournament on May 4, bringing approximately 1,500-2,000 students who were the top winners from each of Michigan's regional events.