Wisconsin · Engineering-Related Fields

Best colleges for Engineering-Related Fields in Wisconsin

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Stout and University of Wisconsin-Platteville award the most Engineering-Related Fields degrees and certificates in Wisconsin: 29, 25 and 15 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 Wisconsin colleges offer Engineering-Related Fields and award 87 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Engineering-Related Fields program encompasses a variety of disciplines that apply scientific and mathematical principles to develop technological solutions. This program is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 15.15
States offered
41
with a program page
Degrees / yr
87
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$71,117
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
53%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Industrial Engineers
$100,220
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie Public · Bachelor's degree
$71,1172555%—$27,000

Colleges awarding the most Engineering-Related Fields degrees in Wisconsin

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public
29Not reported
2University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie Public
25$71,117
3University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville Public
15Not reported
4Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland Public
12Not reported
5Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids Public
3Not reported
6Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee Public
2Not reported
Show the other 1 Wisconsin colleges offering Engineering-Related Fields
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukeePublic1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.0%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~25,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,140
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingMonitoring

What Industrial Engineers earn in Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
13,070
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$100,220
median $96,980
Best-paying metro
$108,720
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

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$100,220 avg · 13,070 jobs
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$65,580 avg · 2,660 jobs
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Engineering-Related Fields programs in Wisconsin.

Which Wisconsin colleges award the most Engineering-Related Fields degrees?+

University of Wisconsin-Madison (29 graduates a year), University of Wisconsin-Stout (25 graduates a year) and University of Wisconsin-Platteville (15 graduates a year) award the most Engineering-Related Fields degrees and certificates in Wisconsin, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 Wisconsin colleges offer Engineering-Related Fields.

Which Engineering-Related Fields program in Wisconsin has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Wisconsin-Stout tops the list at $71,117. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Industrial Engineers earn in Wisconsin?+

The average annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Wisconsin is $100,220 (median $96,980), across about 13,070 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Engineering-Related Fields program?+

The Engineering-Related Fields program encompasses a variety of disciplines that apply scientific and mathematical principles to develop technological solutions. This program is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Industrial Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +11.0% growth with around 25,200 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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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