Manufacturing Engineering at Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Western Washington University graduates in manufacturing engineering earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Washington University Compares for Manufacturing Engineering
All 15 colleges reporting manufacturing engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $97,819 | $96,107 | #2 | — |
| 2 | National University San Diego, CA | $97,525 | $88,741 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $95,416 | $100,605 | #1 | $76,754 |
| 4 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $93,042 | $84,662 | #13 | $79,549 |
| 5 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $92,122 | $87,310 | #7 | $69,520 |
| 6 | Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | $90,176 | $86,137 | #9 | $77,857 |
| 7 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $88,995 | $90,482 | #4 | $68,886 |
| 8 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $88,690 | $87,137 | #8 | $67,488 |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $87,431 | $90,976 | #3 | $72,830 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $85,911 | $88,275 | #6 | $74,119 |
| 11 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $85,369 | $85,872 | #10 | $72,154 |
| 12 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $85,369 | $85,872 | #11 | $72,154 |
| 13 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $85,314 | $78,471 | #14 | $65,863 |
| 14 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $80,996 | $85,401 | #12 | $68,715 |
| 15 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $74,446 | $75,712 | #15 | $62,012 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Washington University manufacturing engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,863 one year after graduating and $85,314 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Washington University rank for manufacturing engineering?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for manufacturing engineering graduates, Western Washington University ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is manufacturing engineering at Western Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for manufacturing engineering ($88,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,323.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.