Major Programs at WMU

Western Michigan University offers 359 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 359
  • Total number of online programs: 25
  • Offered degrees/programs: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University is categorized by Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. Western Michigan University offers 359 major programs for Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 4,863 students have completed their study at Western Michigan University.
Offered Degrees at Western Michigan University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
One but less than two years certificate100
Bachelor's Degree17623,614
Master's Degree103111,015
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship430126
Doctor's degree - other2033
Post Bachelor's Degree291175
Post Master's Degree100
Total359254,863

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Western Michigan University offers 359 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 4,863 students have completed their studies.
  • 3,614 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 1,015 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 33 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 75 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 2
Food Science2
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 20
Environmental Studies20
Architecture [+] 0
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning0
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0
African-American/Black Studies0
Women's Studies0
Communication and Journalism [+] 108
Communication0
Speech Communication and Rhetoric34
Journalism2
Broadcast Journalism0
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia12
Organizational Communication7
Advertising27
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)26
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 75
Computer and Information Sciences28
Computer Science47
Education [+] 176
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities15
Elementary Education and Teaching25
Early Childhood Education and Teaching45
Art Teacher Education7
Business Teacher Education0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education17
Health Teacher Education0
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education3
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education0
Mathematics Teacher Education3
Music Teacher Education19
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Social Science Teacher Education0
Social Studies Teacher Education11
Technical Teacher Education0
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education0
Biology Teacher Education1
Chemistry Teacher Education1
French Language Teacher Education0
German Language Teacher Education0
History Teacher Education0
Physics Teacher Education1
Spanish Language Teacher Education1
Geography Teacher Education0
Latin Teacher Education0
Earth Science Teacher Education1
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)11
Education (other)14
Engineering [+] 288
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering41
Chemical Engineering44
Civil Engineering23
Structural Engineering5
Computer Engineering10
Electrical and Electronics Engineering34
Mechanical Engineering81
Industrial Engineering34
Manufacturing Engineering0
Paper Science and Engineering15
Engineering (other)1
Engineering Technology [+] 60
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician27
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician20
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)0
Engineering/Industrial Management13
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 16
Japanese Language and Literature5
German Language and Literature0
French Language and Literature1
Spanish Language and Literature10
Latin Language and Literature0
Work and Family Studies [+] 77
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management0
Family Systems18
Child Development58
Family and Community Services1
Apparel and Textiles0
Legal Studies [+] 18
Legal Professions and Studies (other)18
English Language and Literature [+] 44
English Language and Literature20
Writing5
Creative Writing19
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 157
Biology/Biological Sciences34
Biomedical Sciences103
Biochemistry10
Aquatic Biology/Limnology10
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 11
Mathematics3
Applied Mathematics4
Statistics4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 186
Mathematics and Computer Science4
International/Global Studies7
Data Science, General0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)175
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 152
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies1
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management5
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management71
Kinesiology and Exercise Science75
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 6
Philosophy2
Applied and Professional Ethics1
Religion/Religious Studies3
Physical Sciences [+] 26
Chemistry6
Chemistry (other)1
Geology/Earth Science6
Geochemistry5
Geophysics and Seismology0
Hydrology and Water Resources Science2
Physics6
Psychology [+] 176
Psychology104
Social Psychology2
Applied Behavior Analysis70
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 112
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies112
Human Services [+] 73
Social Work73
Social Sciences [+] 85
Anthropology11
Economics9
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1
Geography11
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1
Political Science and Government18
American Government and Politics (United States6
Political Science and Government (other)16
Sociology12
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 0
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician0
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 191
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology191
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew0
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 238
Dance7
Dance (other)9
Industrial and Product Design23
Fashion/Apparel Design8
Interior Design13
Graphic Design20
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology9
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism2
Acting14
Musical Theatre10
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (other)1
Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other)32
Art/Art Studies6
Fine/Studio Arts19
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2
Music7
Music Performance17
Music Theory and Composition3
Keyboard Instruments0
Voice and Opera3
Jazz/Jazz Studies7
Music Technology25
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 314
Audiology/Audiologist0
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist31
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)51
Physician Assistant4
Athletic Training/Trainer7
Public Health13
Music Therapy/Therapist8
Occupational Therapy/Therapist57
Medical Informatics1
Dietetics/Dietitian27
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (other)0
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse115
Business [+] 953
Business/Commerce0
Business Administration and Management36
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management91
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management2
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce83
Organizational Leadership6
Accounting172
Business/Managerial Economics0
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies10
Finance180
Financial Planning and Services12
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration42
Human Resources Management and Services (other)0
Information Resources Management1
Management Science17
Marketing/Marketing Management118
Marketing (other)154
Fashion Merchandising25
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations4
Telecommunications Management0
History [+] 17
History12
Public/Applied History5
Total3,614
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 9
Communication9
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 11
Computer Science4
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance7
Education [+] 243
Curriculum and Instruction0
Educational Leadership and Administration16
Administration of Special Education1
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision1
Secondary School Administration/Principalship4
Educational/Instructional Technology9
Educational Evaluation and Research5
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education3
Special Education and Teaching9
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness43
Special Education and Teaching (other)5
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services20
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services9
Elementary Education and Teaching18
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching0
Secondary Education and Teaching5
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching12
Art Teacher Education2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0
Foreign Language Teacher Education2
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education9
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching6
Reading Teacher Education16
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education12
Technical Teacher Education5
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor29
Education (other)0
Engineering [+] 49
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering4
Chemical Engineering3
Civil Engineering3
Computer Engineering3
Electrical and Electronics Engineering7
Mechanical Engineering17
Industrial Engineering11
Manufacturing Engineering0
Operations Research0
Paper Science and Engineering1
Engineering Technology [+] 13
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician3
Engineering/Industrial Management10
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 2
Chinese Language and Literature0
Spanish Language and Literature2
Work and Family Studies [+] 1
Family and Community Services1
English Language and Literature [+] 9
English Language and Literature4
Creative Writing5
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 21
Biology/Biological Sciences16
Exercise Physiology5
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 17
Mathematics4
Computational and Applied Mathematics2
Statistics11
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 16
Mathematics and Computer Science6
Medieval and Renaissance Studies5
Data Science, General0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)5
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management8
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0
Sports Studies0
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 9
Philosophy6
Religion/Religious Studies3
Physical Sciences [+] 14
Chemistry4
Geology/Earth Science4
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)5
Physics1
Psychology [+] 60
Psychology1
Counseling Psychology39
Industrial and Organizational Psychology2
Applied Behavior Analysis18
Human Services [+] 43
Public Administration25
Public Policy Analysis1
Social Work17
Social Sciences [+] 20
Anthropology1
Applied Economics0
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics7
Geography9
Political Science and Government2
Sociology1
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 24
Music3
Music Performance17
Music Theory and Composition1
Conducting3
Music Pedagogy0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 302
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist29
Physician Assistant38
Athletic Training/Trainer6
Clinical/Medical Social Work96
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling5
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor28
Public Health13
Music Therapy/Therapist4
Occupational Therapy/Therapist71
Dietetics/Dietitian5
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse7
Business [+] 139
Business Administration and Management81
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)11
Accounting31
Human Resources Development16
Construction Management0
History [+] 5
History3
Public/Applied History2
Total1,015
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2
Computer Science2
Education [+] 31
Educational Leadership and Administration4
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration4
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)6
Educational Evaluation and Research2
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)1
Special Education and Teaching2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services3
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Biology Teacher Education1
Chemistry Teacher Education0
Physics Teacher Education1
Earth Science Teacher Education1
Education (other)4
Engineering [+] 22
Civil Engineering7
Electrical and Electronics Engineering8
Mechanical Engineering3
Industrial Engineering3
Paper Science and Engineering0
Engineering (other)1
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 2
Spanish Language and Literature2
English Language and Literature [+] 4
English Language and Literature4
Creative Writing0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 6
Biology/Biological Sciences6
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 5
Mathematics2
Statistics3
Physical Sciences [+] 10
Chemistry5
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)5
Physics0
Psychology [+] 19
Psychology0
Clinical Psychology4
Counseling Psychology8
Industrial and Organizational Psychology3
Applied Behavior Analysis4
Human Services [+] 1
Public Administration1
Social Sciences [+] 15
Applied Economics0
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics8
Political Science and Government3
Sociology4
History [+] 1
History1
Total126
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 33
Audiology/Audiologist4
Physical Therapy/Therapist29
Total33
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0
Music Therapy/Therapist0
Total0
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 0
Energy and Environmental Policy0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1
Education [+] 21
Educational Leadership and Administration1
Educational/Instructional Technology1
Educational Evaluation and Research2
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)2
Special Education and Teaching1
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services1
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor12
Work and Family Studies [+] 0
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (other)0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 9
Biostatistics9
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 8
Statistics8
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 4
Gerontology3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1
Physical Sciences [+] 8
Hydrology and Water Resources Science7
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)1
Social Sciences [+] 5
Geography4
Geography (other)1
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0
Music Performance0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 14
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling6
Occupational Therapy/Therapist0
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering5
Holistic Health3
Business [+] 2
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management0
Human Resources Development2
History [+] 3
History3
Total75
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 0
Educational Leadership and Administration0
Total0

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