Wisconsin · Electrical

Best Electrical institutions in Wisconsin, ranked by earnings

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 14.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
432
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$77,405
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
5
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,376
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
66%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Electrical Engineers
$101,580
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 5 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison Public · Bachelor's degree
$82,01825590%$23,250
2Marquette University
Milwaukee Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$81,7972483%$25,376$26,750
3University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville Public · Bachelor's degree
$77,4055656%$23,251
4Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$74,9015367%$20,167$27,000
5University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public · Bachelor's degree
$73,6033749%$32,498

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+7.2%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~11,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$111,910
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive Learning

What Electrical Engineers earn in Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
3,970
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$101,580
median $99,170
Best-paying metro
$107,920
Madison, WI

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Electrical programs in Wisconsin.

Which Electrical program in Wisconsin has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Wisconsin - Madison tops the list at $82,018. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Electrical Engineers earn in Wisconsin?+

The average annual wage for Electrical Engineers in Wisconsin is $101,580 (median $99,170), across about 3,970 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Electrical program?+

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Electrical Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +7.2% growth with around 11,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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