Mechanical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 154 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Platteville graduates in mechanical engineering earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Platteville Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 257 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $87,291 | $99,083 | #73 | $71,954 |
| 258 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $87,257 | $88,715 | #216 | $68,173 |
| 259 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $87,160 | $88,616 | #218 | $56,371 |
| 260 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $87,139 | $90,672 | #187 | $71,612 |
| 261 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $87,112 | $93,484 | #141 | $69,078 |
| 262 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $87,062 | $88,517 | #221 | $64,313 |
| 263 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $86,999 | $85,476 | #263 | $68,069 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Platteville mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,612 one year after graduating and $87,139 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Platteville rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Wisconsin-Platteville ranks #260 by median pay four years after graduation, and #187 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Wisconsin-Platteville worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
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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.