Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Platteville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville is located in Platteville, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Among 6,389 students, 845 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,220 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #3 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #43 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 100 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s 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 | $67,639 |
| 2 years | $67,163 |
| 3 years | $72,445 |
| 4 years | $80,126 |
| 5 years | $87,267 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville take home a median $80,126, compared with $65,322 for all University of Wisconsin-Platteville graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville comes in at $24,632.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at University of Wisconsin-Platteville work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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 |
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
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