by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering mechanics.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Madison was ranked #2 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering mechanics list. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Mechanics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Engineering Mechanics Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in engineering mechanics. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in engineering mechanics from UW - Madison. This makes it the #6 most popular school for engineering mechanics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Engineering Mechanics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,612 a year. This is less than $77,174, which is the national median of all engineering mechanics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 33 engineering mechanics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students 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 bachelor's in engineering mechanics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison engineering mechanics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in engineering mechanics from UW - Madison in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in 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 mechanics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering mechanics majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 259 |
| Electrical Engineering | 214 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 170 |
| Industrial Engineering | 159 |
| Civil Engineering | 138 |
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