by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for me. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 321 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 63 students received their master’s degree in me from UW - Madison. This makes it the #34 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,611 a year. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, me students borrow a median amount of $40,973 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 183 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from UW - Madison. About 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison me 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.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from UW - Madison make a median salary of $88,820 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 me majors earned their master's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 214 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 170 |
| Industrial Engineering | 159 |
| Civil Engineering | 138 |
| Chemical Engineering | 129 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.