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Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 3 colleges offering Chemical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 125 recent graduates. Graduates in Wisconsin earn $57,286 on average within two years — 14% below the national average of $66,251. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates earn $73,378 while Milwaukee School of Engineering graduates earn $41,193 — a $32,185 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

3
Schools in WI
$57,286
WI Avg. Earnings
$66,251
National Avg.
168
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Chemical Engineering in Wisconsin

Public Schools (2)
$73,378
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$41,193
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Wisconsin produce comparable or higher early earnings for Chemical Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Chemical Engineering Schools in Wisconsin, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$73,378
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $72,510
Graduates: 70
Acceptance: 43.4%
#2
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point logo

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $75,214
Graduates: 18
Acceptance: 90.1%
#3
Milwaukee School of Engineering logo

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$41,193
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $49,666
Graduates: 37
Acceptance: 60.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemical Engineering in Wisconsin?
University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #1 for Chemical Engineering in Wisconsin with median graduate earnings of $73,378 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Chemical Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Chemical Engineering graduates earn in Wisconsin?
Chemical Engineering graduates in Wisconsin earn an average of $57,286 within two years of graduation. This is 14% below the national average of $66,251 for this major.
What is the hardest Chemical Engineering school to get into in Wisconsin?
University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most selective Chemical Engineering program in Wisconsin with an acceptance rate of 43.4%. The average acceptance rate across Chemical Engineering programs in the state is 64.6%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Chemical Engineering in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, private Chemical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $41,193 vs $73,378 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Wisconsin

Computer Engineering $73,755 Construction Management $63,643 Computer Programming $62,260 Civil Engineering $62,210 Computer and Information Sciences, General $61,271 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $60,265 Computer Science $59,189 Computer Systems Analysis $57,437
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.