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Graduate Engineering Programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison

571 Graduate Degrees Awarded
3 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Engineering Rankings

#30 in the U.S.
#1 in Wisconsin
#7 in the Great Lakes Region

College Factual rates University of Wisconsin-Madison as a strong choice for engineering, coming in at #30 out of 696 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Schools 30 of 696
Best Engineering Schools in Wisconsin 1 of 11
Best Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region 7 of 101

Graduate Engineering Degrees at University of Wisconsin-Madison

The table below lists every degree level granted in engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 1,034
Certificate 82
Master’s 422
Doctoral 122
Graduate Certificate 27

Graduate Engineering Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

This engineering area of study at University of Wisconsin-Madison covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 345
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering 262
Industrial Engineering 174
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 173
Chemical Engineering 134
Civil Engineering 129
Computer Engineering 107
Engineering, General 66
Materials Engineering 59
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 51
Engineering Mechanics 50
Agricultural Engineering 42
Engineering, Other 33
Nuclear Engineering 29
Systems Engineering 16
Geological/Geophysical Engineering 12
Engineering Physics 3
Polymer/Plastics Engineering 2

University of Wisconsin-Madison Engineering Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 422 master’s degrees in engineering.

Master’s Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin 1
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 8
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 41

University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Tuition and Fees

$37,232 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $35,635 $52,332
Fees $1,597 $1,597

Learn more about University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 75% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Engineering Master's degree grads The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master’s in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 18
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 197
Non-Resident Aliens 177
Other Races 14

University of Wisconsin-Madison Engineering Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 122 doctoral degrees in engineering.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin 1
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 7
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 26

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 78% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 22% went to women.

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Engineering Doctoral degree grads The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a doctoral in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 30
Non-Resident Aliens 73
Other Races 3

University of Wisconsin-Madison Engineering Graduate Certificate Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 27 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
College Major Top Ranked 1
College Major Top Ranked 4
College Major Top Ranked 18

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 89% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 11% went to women.

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Engineering Graduate Certificate degree grads The majority of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a graduate certificate in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 3

Undergraduate Study in Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering 1,034
Certificate Degrees in Engineering 82

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