Cheapest Civil Engineering Colleges in Wisconsin

UW-Madison graduates earn $67,450 annually, nearly $10,000 more than other Wisconsin civil engineering programs despite similar net costs. The state's infrastructure needs create strong demand, with companies like Epic Systems requiring civil engineers for campus development. Public universities dominate affordability here, with net prices ranging from $14,754 to $16,928, while private options like Marquette cost $29,237 but maintain 80% graduation rates.

Programs

$14,754 – $29,237

Net Price Range

$62,210

Avg. Program Earnings

70.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Civil Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin	$14,754	$8,315	61.5%	85.4%
2	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$16,177	$10,020	51.2%	86.3%
3	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$16,928	$11,205	89.3%	49.1%
4	Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$24,021	$48,421	71.5%	63.5%
5	Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$29,237	$48,700	80.1%	87.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UW-Platteville the most affordable option?

UW-Platteville offers the lowest net price at $14,754 with strong industry connections to Wisconsin's manufacturing sector. The 61.5% graduation rate reflects the program's practical focus, and graduates typically carry $21,750 in debt.

How do private programs compare to public options?

Milwaukee School of Engineering and Marquette cost significantly more, with net prices of $24,021 and $29,237 respectively. However, these private institutions offer smaller class sizes and graduation rates above 70%, compared to 51-89% at public schools.

Where do Wisconsin civil engineering graduates find employment?

Major employers include Epic Systems for campus infrastructure, GE Healthcare for facility design, and various state agencies managing Wisconsin's transportation network. Starting salaries range from $57,544 to $67,450 depending on the program.

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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.