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.