Excellence here. Impact everywhere.
Curiosity is woven into the very fabric of who we are. Challenges don’t daunt us. They intrigue us and fuel what we do.
And the world-class faculty, staff and students in our college find great meaning and satisfaction in finding solutions, developing technologies, building devices, and improving systems that enhance the lives of those around us.
A powerhouse in research, teaching and service, our college and its departments and programs enjoy consistently high rankings. That’s one aspect of our quality and the unique Wisconsin engineering experience you will have, regardless of whether you enroll here as a student or whether you join the College of Engineering faculty or staff.
Every year, approximately 4,500 undergraduates, 1,500 graduate students and thousands of practicing engineers benefit from the knowledge of our faculty—passionate educators who also are respected worldwide for their expertise and discoveries. They transform our classrooms and laboratories into interactive environments rich with discourse and blooming with new ideas. We don’t simply think, however. We do. And we are recognized worldwide for our discoveries and innovations. Here, you’ll find a sample of the many measures of our excellence.
An outstanding student experience
TOP 15
ranking in all majors among public universities
100Percent
students who get hands-on experience
50Plus
engineering student organizations
More facts and stats
65Plus
educational labs for hands-on learning
65KThousand
square feet of making space
3,600
employers recruiting engineers
US Dollars 82,400Plus
average starting salary after graduation
5
best places to live in the U.S.
55KThousand
engineering alumni worldwide
140
invention disclosures annually
92Percent
undergraduate placement
7
undergraduate ranking among public universities
— U.S. News & World Report
13
graduate ranking among public universities
— U.S. News & World Report
11
online master's programs
— U.S. News & World Report
Undergraduate program rankings
Among U.S. public universities
10
Biomedical engineering undergraduate ranking
10
Civil engineering undergraduate ranking
15
Electrical engineering undergraduate ranking
5
Industrial engineering undergraduate ranking
13
Mechanical engineering undergraduate ranking
8
Chemical engineering undergraduate ranking
11
Computer engineering undergraduate ranking
10
Environmental engineering
9
Materials engineering undergraduate ranking
2
Nuclear engineering undergraduate ranking
Graduate program rankings
Among U.S. public universities
8
Biomedical engineering graduate ranking
11
Civil engineering graduate ranking
9
Electrical engineering graduate ranking
5
Industrial engineering graduate ranking
9
Mechanical engineering graduate ranking
8
Chemical engineering graduate ranking
9
Computer engineering graduate ranking
12
Environmental engineering graduate ranking
11
Materials engineering graduate ranking
2
Nuclear engineering graduate ranking
The program also ranked #9 for best online master of engineering programs for veterans.
5,300Plus
undergraduate students
1,500Plus
graduate students
11,000
professional engineering education students