Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

CIP 14.10

$82,018Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$95,059Median earnings 4 years after
$93,494Median earnings 5 years after
$22,500Median federal debt
100Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $82,018 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,647 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,635–$122,440). Median debt is $22,500, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Marquette University
Milwaukee
$81,797$25,947
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville
$77,405$23,250
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee
$74,901$27,000
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$73,603$27,000

Highest-paying Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering programs nationwide →

Other programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Frequently asked questions

How much do Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison make?

The median salary is $82,018 one year after graduation and $93,494 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.