Engineering, General

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

CIP 14.01

$112,855Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$147,101Median earnings 4 years after
$133,037Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
77Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Engineering, General at University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $112,855 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $120,215 four years after graduating (middle half: $97,333–$152,041). Median debt is $41,000, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Engineering, General (Master's degree) at other Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville
$96,767$26,008
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$93,995—

Highest-paying Engineering, General programs nationwide →

Other programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Frequently asked questions

How much do Engineering, General graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison make?

The median salary is $112,855 one year after graduation and $133,037 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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