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WMU Placement overview

What's new at Western Michigan University for placements? A career outcomes report for the year 2022-23 has been released by Western Michigan University. According to it, 94% of the university's graduates are working full-time or continuing with their education. The reported median salary for all degrees is USD 50,000 - USD 60,000. The graduates are working with top employers like Stryker, Microsoft, Pfizer, Amazon, etc. Also Check: Western Michigan University Reviews

As per Shiksha Study Abroad, the average tuition fee is between INR 13 L - INR 42 L. However, the average salary reported is USD 50,000 - USD 60,000, which in INR is equivalent to INR 42 L - INR 50 L. For the graduate degrees the reported salary's upper limit is USD 70,000, which is equivalent to INR 59 L. This shows that it is worth an investment to pursue studies at Western Michigan University. 

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Western Michigan University Placements 2023: Highlights

As per the most recent employment data, 91% of the recent graduates working full time said they were satisfied with their job. Furthermore, considering the job experiences at WMU, 97% of students had at least one instructor who made them excited about learning. 89% of students felt their instructors cared about them as a person. Also, 87% said their education and experience as a student at WMU prepared them for their profession. A few of the WMU placement highlights are given below: 

Head

Data

WMU placement rate

94%

Students working full-time

75%

Median salary

USD 50,000 - USD 60,000 (INR 42 L - INR 50 L)

Top recruiters

Pfizer, Whirlpool, Stryker, Microsoft

Read: Working in US as an international student   

Western Michigan University 2023 Employment Profile

As per the employment report, Western Michigan University graduates are working and pursuing further education at increasingly high rates. It has been observed that 94% of the recent alumni are working or continuing their education quickly after graduation. Furthermore, they are also contributing to the state's economy by working with the top employers. 

Head

Data

Graduates with a job related to their degree

92%

Graduates participated in experience-learning driving

93%

Full-time work

75%

Part-time work

2%

Further education

17%

Check: Western Michigan University Admissions 

Western Michigan University Top Employers 2023

Given below is the list of top employers for which WMU graduates are working: 

  • Pfizer
  • Whirlpool
  • Stryker
  • Bronson Healthcare
  • Ascension Michigan
  • Duncan Aviation

As per the details available on the web, a few of the other companies where WMU alumni are employed are General Motors, Amazon, Salesforce, Microsoft, Kellanova, etc. 

Western Michigan University Placements Stats 2023: Industry 

According to the details mentioned on the web, a few of the industries where the alumni of WMU work are given below: 

Industries

Operations

Operations

Sales

Education

Healthcare Services

Community and Social Services

IT

Engineering

Arts and Design

Finance

HR Media & Communication
Program and Project Management  Research

Western Michigan University Average Salary 2023

The median salary range for all degrees at Western University is USD 50,000 - USD 60,000. The details for UG and PG degrees salary details are given below: 

Salary Range

Salary Range

Median salary for undergraduate degrees

USD 50,000 - USD 60,000

Median salary for graduate degrees

UD 60,000 - USD 70,000

An image showing Western Michigan University placements data is given below: 

Western Michigan University Placements

Western Michigan University Jobs by Salary

Given below are the WMU salary details as per different job titles. 

Job Title

Average Salary for 2024

Mechanical Engineer

USD 81,791 (INR 68 L)

Project Manager

USD 81,613 (INR 68 L)

Operations Manager

USD 80,000 (INR 66 L)

Manufacturing Engineer

USD 72,657 (INR 60 L)

Process Engineer

USD 73,196 (INR 61 L)

Electrical Engineer

USD 85,200 (INR 71 L)

Note: The source for the above-mentioned average salaries as per jobs is Payscale.com. This is updated as of Mid-Jun 2024 and is subject to change. 

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Western Michigan University Campus Placement Support

According to career and student employment services offered by Western Michigan University, students can get assistance on the following:

  • Exploration of career options
  • Job search
  • Interviews
  • Finding internships
  • Job fairs
  • Perfecting jon resume, CV, cover letters, and job applications
  • Practicing interview sessions with professional HR recruiters

Also, students can utilize the job platform (Handshake). This is the platform for students and employers to connect about the jobs, career events, and schedule interviews. A few of the statistics that have been posted on the career and employment services page are: 

  • Over 30,000 jobs posted to Handshake
  • 140+ industries covered for practice interviews

Western Michigan University Study/Work Options after Graduation

Many of the graduates after completing their course from WMU opted for different paths. Around 17% of the 2022-23 graduates of WMU are continuing further education. Out of this 17%, further division of students is given below: 

Particulars

Data

Pursuing master's degrees

65%

Pursuing doctoral degree

53%

Continuing education at 126 different universities

54%

Most frequently studied fields

Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology, Accountancy, and Business Administration

Western Michigan University Placements 2023: Experiential Education

As per the statistics, 93% completed at least one experiential education at Western Michigan University. Out of this, further division of students is given below: 

Particulars

Percentage of Students 

Had an internship

66%

Had a job related to their study field 

63%

Were very active in extracurricular activities

44%

Engaged in semester-long projects

53%

An image showing the statistics for WMU experiential education is given below: 

Western Michigan University Placements

 

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Average packages & top recruiters 2025

Top Recruiters

Stryker
General Motors
Google
Boeing
daimler chrysler
Dupont
Ford Motors
Rolls Royce
JP Morgan Chase
Whirlpool
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
Johnson Controls
IBM
Nestle
Cisco Systems
Motorola
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Apple
Kelloggs
Microsoft
Siemens
Pfizer
Dominos
Linkedin
General Electric
Target
Adecco Group

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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.6/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Fun loving
  • Sporty
Student Views
  • 100% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.3
Part time work3.7
Post study jobs3.3
Quality of faculty4
Student Life3.3
Value for money3.7
Public transportation5
Safety3.7
Indian Food2.3
Permanent Immigration3.3
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Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2024
3.5
Western michigan university is academically oriented and has quite a tough course schedule.
Tips: I didn’t get any scholarship but you will avail other benefits here. Transportation is free for WMU students. Faculty is good but can be better. The temperature here is very cold so be ready for that especially if you are from north or central India. Here are some Indian restaurants that I tried but I didn’t like them since the food is not spicy enough for an Indian maybe that’s more to cater for American taste buds. Before coming here get in touch with someone you know like I had a friend from work and maybe you can bond and start living together. Campus is not too big but it’s good you don’t need any rides inside. Overall it is average here.
Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation in the city is good. Also, for WMU students it's free of cost.
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2023Read more
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anuj sharma Verified Icon
Master of Science in Engineering Management - Batch of 2023
4.5
Smooth transition from a work-life in India to student life in tier-2 university in USA
Tips: Apart from all the relevant courses and graduation plans before starting your semester, try to avoid any possible graduation delay. Also, knowing the on-campus job options including scholarship opportunities in their respective departments help you plan finances accordingly. Look for off-campus living options as they are cheaper, safer yet closer to the campus to avoid any additional expenses.
Likes (Student Life): I've never felt out of place ever since I landed in the city. It could possibly be due to, but not limited to, a lot of Indian students around me. Also, ample options as far as fun, part time, internships, and life on campus is concerned. You'll never feel left out, the community is very welcoming. The smoothest transition you could ever imagine.
Dislikes (Safety): Though I've personally never felt unsafe even at odd hours. But we do hear some news once in a while pertaining to student safety on the university blog, that raises a question about overall safety. Once in a while, you might come across news that's disturbing but it's very rare. Mostly it's in the residential areas of the town way far from the student residences. Moreover, there's a dedicated police department for the university significantly taking care of student safety.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2023Read more
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Arbaz Mohammed Verified Icon
Master of Science in Data Science - Batch of 2021
2.7
WMU is a good pricey university with a lot of degrees to choose from.
Tips: Kalamazoo is a small town. If you're a Muslim then you'll have problem finding halal food. There are very few options for assistantship too and it's pretty hard to find them. There are a lot of off-campus housing options and they're pretty cheap. Learn to cook before you come here, you'll need it!
Likes (Public transportation): University provides free transportation anywhere across Kalamazoo (city where the university is located). They also provide good maps and timely updates on buses. There are very few buses running on Sundays, so you might need to find a way for the weekends. Cabs are rare and expensive, but the buses are good and you can manage with them.
Dislikes (Indian Food): I am an Indian Muslim and I only eat halal food. There are barely any restaurants that serve halal and probably none to very few Indian restaurants. There is a subway on campus and there is a huge building dedicated for food and it has a lot of options from Pizzas to salads, and burgers to noodles. You'll get everything on campus made fresh. This is where you can start your first job and get a social security number too.
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WMU Placement FAQs

Q:   Who are the top employers of Western Michigan University graduates?

A: 

The graduates of WMU are contrbuting to the state's economy by working at the top firms given below: 

  • Stryker
  • Pfizer
  • Bronson Healthcare
  • Ascension Michigan
  • Duncan Aviation

Furthermore, some of the other companies where the graduates of Western Michigan University are working are Amazon, Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, Stellantis, Salesforce, etc. 

Q:   What are the industries where Western Michigan University graduates are working?

A: 

As per the details available on the web, some of the industries where WMU graduates are working include: 

  • Business Development
  • Operations
  • Sales
  • Education
  • Healthcare Services
  • Engineering
  • Community and Social Services
  • Finance
  • IT
  • Marketing
  • Media and Communication
  • HR

Q:   How much do Western Michigan University graduates make?

A: 

As per the employment report for Western Michigan University graduates 2022-23, here are the salary details: 

Salary Range

Salary Range

Median salary for all degrees

USD 50,000 - USD 60,000

Median salary for undergraduate degrees

USD 50,000 - USD 60,000

Median salary for graduate degrees

UD 60,000 - USD 70,000

Q:   What is Western Michigan University placement rate?

A: 

Western Michigan University placement rate is 94%. This many percentage of graduates are either working or continuing their education. A few of the employment details are: 

  • Full-time work: 75%
  • Further education: 17%
  • Part-time work: 2%

Furthermore, as per the employment data, 91% of the recent graduates who are working full-time said they are satisified with their job. Also, 92% of graduates who are working full-time have a job related to their degree

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The first and formost advice candidates need to understand is that they need 100%  hard work in applying to the university as Western Michigan University is one of the toughest universities to get into in the world. Hence by following all the requirements and by showing good soft skills, the applica

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Western Michigan University graduates are in high demand across the industries. The university has an impressive record of 91% of recent graduates working full time said they were satisfied with their job. The median salary of graduates of Western Michigan University graduates is between USD 55,000

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Anurag Pal

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Answered a year ago

Students can check the top employers for internships and the number of students placed in a particular company for the year 2021 at Western Michigan University. 

Top Employers

Number of Students 

Bronson 

41

Portage Public Schools

29

WMU

26

Kellogg’s

10

Enterprise

6

Hope Network

5

FEMA Corporation

5

Landscape Forms

4

Deloitte

3

Tesla

3

Whirlpool

3

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Pranjal Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

Many of the graduates at Western Michigan University chose to work after graduation. Some of the top job titles of the graduates has been given in the table below. The highest number of graduates chose to become a teacher followed by Registered Nurse.

Job Title

Number of Students 

Teacher

107

Registered Nurse

44

Physician Assistant

32

Occupational Therapist

28

Therapist

26

Customer Representative

23

Sales Representative

21

Speech Language Pathologist

20

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Pranjal Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

Companies from across the United States and all over the world come to recruit fresh graduates of Western Michigan University. Some of the top employers of Western Michigan University are:

Top Employers of WMU Graduates
AmazonGoogle
PfizerSummit Polymers
AscensionHershey
Plante MoranTarget
BronsonHormel Foods
PNCUnited Airlines
Charles River LaboratoriesKalamazoo Public Schools
SamaritasUnited Nations
Delta AirlinesKellogg's
Spectrum HealthUS Air Force
EatonMeijer
Stryker US Army
General MotorsParker Hannifin
State of MichiganWhirlsppl

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Anurag Pal

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