Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Master's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates in engineering earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Compares for Engineering
All 29 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $177,858 | $161,839 | #1 | $135,373 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $147,101 | $153,066 | #3 | $112,855 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $146,964 | $137,440 | #5 | $115,924 |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $145,889 | $156,560 | #2 | $114,929 |
| 5 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $133,079 | $124,455 | #10 | $114,220 |
| 6 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $128,974 | $133,300 | #9 | $109,909 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $127,769 | $136,349 | #6 | $103,961 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $126,854 | $111,329 | #21 | $107,207 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #14 | $102,396 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #15 | $102,396 |
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| 26 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $103,194 | $93,968 | #27 | $88,224 |
| 27 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $102,295 | $109,682 | #22 | $67,482 |
| 28 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $101,719 | $89,270 | #29 | — |
| 29 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $100,965 | $105,059 | #25 | $93,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $93,995 one year after graduating and $100,965 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank for engineering?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for engineering ($120,215).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.