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Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wisconsin #1 of 11
Best Value Wisconsin #4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 100
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #35 of 681
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #47 of 100
Best Value Nationwide #331 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wisconsin #1 of 11
Best Value Wisconsin #4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 100
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #35 of 681
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #47 of 100
Best Value Nationwide #331 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $71,402
2 years $76,259
3 years $80,405
4 years $94,328
5 years $102,263

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison report median earnings of $94,328, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at $22,625.

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at University of Wisconsin-Madison pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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