The most popular undergraduate major at Western Michigan University is Psychology followed by Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other and Marketing, Other. A list of all 134 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Western Michigan University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer and Information Sciences | 49 |
Computer Science | 23 |
Education |
Graduates |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 21 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation | 27 |
Elementary Education and Teaching | 91 |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 74 |
Art Teacher Education | 18 |
Business Teacher Education | 6 |
English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 44 |
Health Teacher Education | 8 |
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 3 |
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 1 |
Mathematics Teacher Education | 18 |
Music Teacher Education | 16 |
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 27 |
Social Science Teacher Education | 3 |
Social Studies Teacher Education | 27 |
Biology Teacher Education | 10 |
Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
French Language Teacher Education | 1 |
History Teacher Education | 16 |
Physics Teacher Education | 2 |
Spanish Language Teacher Education | 19 |
Geography Teacher Education | 1 |
Earth Science Teacher Education | 4 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 23 |
Chemical Engineering | 33 |
Civil Engineering | 36 |
Structural Engineering | 8 |
Computer Engineering | 5 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 31 |
Mechanical Engineering | 66 |
Industrial Engineering | 6 |
Manufacturing Engineering | 10 |
Paper Science and Engineering | 4 |
Engineering, Other | 21 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 15 |
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 3 |
Engineering/Industrial Management | 20 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
German Language and Literature | 6 |
French Language and Literature | 9 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 70 |
Latin Language and Literature | 3 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 4 |
Family Systems | 27 |
Child Development | 23 |
Apparel and Textiles | 57 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 32 |
Writing | 13 |
Creative Writing | 64 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 30 |
Biomedical Sciences | 92 |
Biochemistry | 7 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 8 |
Applied Mathematics | 4 |
Statistics | 4 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
Environmental Studies | 27 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
International/Global Studies | 32 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 185 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 17 |
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 72 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 9 |
Applied and Professional Ethics | 8 |
Religion/Religious Studies | 12 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Chemistry | 12 |
Geology/Earth Science | 12 |
Geochemistry | 3 |
Geophysics and Seismology | 1 |
Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 1 |
Physics | 2 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 187 |
Social Psychology | 11 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 116 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Social Work | 68 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Anthropology | 28 |
Economics | 16 |
Geography | 27 |
Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 |
Political Science and Government | 29 |
American Government and Politics (United States) | 9 |
Political Science and Government, Other | 39 |
Sociology | 51 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician | 14 |
Transportation and Materials Moving |
Graduates |
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 60 |
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 44 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
African-American/Black Studies | 2 |
Women's Studies | 19 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Dance | 14 |
Dance, Other | 12 |
Interior Design | 11 |
Graphic Design | 14 |
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 7 |
Acting | 14 |
Musical Theatre | 10 |
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 52 |
Art/Art Studies | 17 |
Fine/Studio Arts | 19 |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
Music | 11 |
Music Performance | 15 |
Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
Keyboard Instruments | 3 |
Voice and Opera | 5 |
Jazz/Jazz Studies | 3 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 32 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 140 |
Athletic Training/Trainer | 10 |
Music Therapy/Therapist | 5 |
Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 43 |
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 25 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 91 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business/Commerce | 2 |
Business Administration and Management | 160 |
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 93 |
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | 3 |
Accounting | 135 |
Business/Managerial Economics | 11 |
Finance | 144 |
Financial Planning and Services | 11 |
Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 49 |
Information Resources Management | 9 |
Marketing/Marketing Management | 108 |
Marketing, Other | 181 |
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 8 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 13 |
Public/Applied History | 16 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Communication and Media Studies | 1 |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 42 |
Journalism | 25 |
Broadcast Journalism | 1 |
Organizational Communication | 67 |
Advertising | 56 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 70 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172699 IPEDS survey data for Western Michigan University.