# University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Materials Engineering (bachelor's)

Milwaukee, WI. IPEDS 240453, CIP 14.18. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee/majors/materials-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,175
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,131 (U.S. median for this major: $91,799 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,750 (U.S. median $23,492)
- Rank in WI: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,668

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,131 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,329 | $46,894 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $10,709 | $48,619 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,344 | $56,042 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $19,315 | $87,690 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $21,477 | $97,506 | 2.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Materials Engineering at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $91,265 | $20,676 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $82,131 | $29,750 | $15,014 | 49% |

## Careers
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $78,090 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $76,270 WI, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $143,570 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $142,060 WI, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Materials Engineers (SOC 17-2131): median wage $96,790 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, $96,210 WI, $112,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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