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Engineering Mechanics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 50 engineering mechanics degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Studying Online 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 Mechanics Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Engineering Mechanics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 1
Best Value	Wisconsin	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#3 of 3

Earnings for Engineering Mechanics Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$61,649
2 years	$65,657
5 years	$86,480

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering Mechanics graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at $26,432.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Engineering Mechanics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Engineering Mechanics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 8% women (4) and 92% men (46).

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

Among the 41 bachelor’s engineering mechanics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 10% were women (4) and 90% were men (37).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	4
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Engineering Mechanics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 21%.*

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

Of the 6 master’s engineering mechanics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6

Engineering Mechanics Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 3 doctoral engineering mechanics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

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

More Specific Engineering Mechanics Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Madison

This Engineering Mechanics program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Engineering Mechanics	50

Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Mechanics Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering Mechanics program at University of Wisconsin-Madison pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering Mechanics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
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.