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Mechanical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 345 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 59
Best Value	Wisconsin	#4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 365
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#24 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#127 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 59
Best Value	Wisconsin	#4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 365
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#24 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#127 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,199
2 years	$74,431
3 years	$83,550
4 years	$91,302
5 years	$100,963

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $91,302, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison stands at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 17% women (58) and 83% men (287).

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

Among the 254 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 17% were women (44) and 83% were men (210).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	179
Hispanic / Latino	18
Asian	17
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	28
Unknown	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 34%.*

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

Among the 64 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 17% were women (11) and 83% were men (53).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	26
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 9% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 27 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 11% were women (3) and 89% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	20

Minority students account for 15% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, above the national average of 13%.*

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

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	345

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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.