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Electrical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 262 electrical engineering degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Many students take online classes 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.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 5
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 46
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#19 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#50 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#128 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 5
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 46
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#19 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#50 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#128 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,596
2 years	$89,839
3 years	$73,870
4 years	$102,329
5 years	$104,303

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $102,329, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 20% women (53) and 80% men (209).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 97 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 24% were women (23) and 76% were men (74).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	55
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	4
Asian	7
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	19
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 22% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 117 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 21% were women (24) and 79% were men (93).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	8
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	82
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 31 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 19% were women (6) and 81% were men (25).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	24

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 11%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Electrical Engineering program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	245
Other Electrical Engineering	17

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.