Design your future
The world is evolving and the need for critical thinkers, doers and creators is greater than ever.
Are you ready to start your journey?
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
Computer engineering grad programmed a path to success at Western
Alumna is advancing medicine with mathematical modeling
Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better
From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact
Cybersecurity student finds her fit at WMU
Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support
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.
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
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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
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
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Resources and support
Ready to take the next step? Apply today.
What are you waiting for? Now is the perfect time to apply and take the next step in pursuing your purpose and setting yourself up to thrive through the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
News
NSF grant aimed at advancing construction education with generative AI and BIM
Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions
Student innovation on display at capstone event
Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars
Events
Spring Engineering Expo 2025
Feb. 5
1 to 4:30 p.m.
Floyd Hall
Recruiting job fair for students majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical, Chemical and Paper, Civil and Construction, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Design Technology, Engineering Management Technology, Industrial and Entrepreneurial, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Integrated Supply Chain Management. Employers hiring for internship, co-op and full-time opportunities
Custer Speaker Series
March 12
11 a.m. to noon
Floyd Hall
Join us on WMU's Parkview Campus for a presentation with Dr. Evan J. Pineda, a research aerospace engineer at the NASA Glenn Research Center.
Custer Speaker Series
April 4
10 to 11 a.m.
Floyd Hall
Join us on WMU's Parkview Campus for a presentation with Dr. Linghong Zhang, a global application specialist at 3M.