Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

UW-Platteville's electrical engineering program delivers solid starting salaries at $77,405, placing it right at Wisconsin's median for these programs and nearly matching the national benchmark. What stands out is the debt picture: graduates carry $23,251, which is $3,500 less than the state median and roughly $1,700 below the national average. This translates to a 0.30 debt-to-earnings ratio—meaning graduates owe less than four months of their first-year salary, a comfortable position for repayment.

Within Wisconsin's small engineering landscape of five programs, this one ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings while delivering lower debt than flagship Madison or private Marquette. The 12% earnings growth to $86,569 by year four shows steady progression, though graduates won't catch Madison's starting figures. For families weighing an 87% admission rate against more selective competitors, the practical math here works: your child gets comparable first-year earnings to state peers with meaningfully less debt burden.

The value proposition is straightforward—consistent engineering outcomes at a lower price point. For Wisconsin families seeking in-state tuition combined with strong job placement, this program removes much of the financial anxiety that engineering degrees can create at pricier institutions.