Program Analysis
At $73,603/yr, Electrical graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee land near the $77,516 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Electrical's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 19% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #139 of 262 Electrical programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $73,603 to $89,916 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.