Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 6 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 807 recent graduates. Graduates earn $67,045 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $64,585.

6
Schools in WI
$67,045
WI Avg. Earnings
$64,585
National Avg.
331
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mechanical Engineering in Wisconsin

Public Schools (4)
$67,822
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (2)
$65,880
avg. 2yr earnings

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

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Wisconsin, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$71,633
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $70,199
Graduates: 142
Acceptance: 43.4%
#2
Marquette University logo

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$65,698
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $67,101
Graduates: 95
Acceptance: 87.4%
#3
University of Wisconsin-Stout logo

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 84.7%
#4
University of Wisconsin-Platteville logo

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public

$65,585
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $65,385
Graduates: 240
Acceptance: 87.3%
#5
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee logo

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public

$66,247
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $64,477
Graduates: 173
Acceptance: 88.4%
#6
Milwaukee School of Engineering logo

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$66,062
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $62,468
Graduates: 157
Acceptance: 60.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mechanical Engineering in Wisconsin?
University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #1 for Mechanical Engineering in Wisconsin with median graduate earnings of $71,633 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Mechanical Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Mechanical Engineering graduates earn in Wisconsin?
Mechanical Engineering graduates in Wisconsin earn an average of $67,045 within two years of graduation. This is 4% above the national average of $64,585 for this major.
What is the hardest Mechanical Engineering school to get into in Wisconsin?
University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most selective Mechanical Engineering program in Wisconsin with an acceptance rate of 43.4%. The average acceptance rate across Mechanical Engineering programs in the state is 75.3%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Mechanical Engineering in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, private Mechanical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $65,880 vs $67,822 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 2 private options in the state.

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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.