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Best Value Electrical Colleges in Wisconsin

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

Wisconsin engineering programs deliver strong returns despite wide cost gaps, with graduates earning between $67,812 and $71,015 annually. University of Wisconsin-Platteville leads in value at just $14,754 net cost while producing the highest-earning graduates at $71,015. The state's tech sector, anchored by Epic Systems and GE Healthcare, creates steady demand for electrical engineers across manufacturing and healthcare technology companies.
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Programs
$14,754 – $29,237
Net Price Range
$68,823
Avg. Program Earnings
70.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,754 $71,015 $8,315 61.5% 85.4%
2 $16,177 $67,812 $10,020 51.2% 86.3%
3 $16,928 $68,379 $11,205 89.3% 49.1%
4 $24,021 $68,316 $48,421 71.5% 63.5%
5 $29,237 $68,592 $48,700 80.1% 87.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $14,000 difference in net costs between public universities?

UW-Platteville costs $14,754 annually while UW-Madison runs $16,928, reflecting Madison's higher demand and research focus. Both offer strong job prospects, but Platteville graduates actually earn $2,636 more on average.

How do private engineering schools compare to public options in Wisconsin?

Private schools like Milwaukee School of Engineering cost $24,021 net compared to public averages around $16,000. However, MSOE achieves a 71.5% graduation rate, significantly higher than UW-Milwaukee's 51.2%.

Does UW-Madison justify its competitive 49% acceptance rate for engineering?

Madison delivers an outstanding 89.3% graduation rate, nearly 18 points higher than the next best program. Graduates earn $68,379 while carrying just $22,500 in debt, the lowest among all five schools.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.