Fashion Merchandising at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study Fashion Merchandising, you may want to check out the program at Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 fashion merchandising degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Fashion Merchandising Rankings at Western Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Fashion Merchandising program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #18 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 38 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Fashion Merchandising graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fashion Merchandising graduates at Western Michigan University are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).
Fashion Merchandising Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Of the 15 bachelor’s fashion merchandising graduates at Western Michigan University, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fashion Merchandising bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Fashion Merchandising bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, higher than the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Fashion Merchandising Graduates
Those who complete Fashion Merchandising program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Fashion Merchandising majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $29,657 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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