High-impact online engineering graduate programs designed for working professionals, now with new tuition rates starting Fall 2026.
Beginning Fall 2026, tuition for select UW–Madison online engineering graduate programs will be $1,100 per credit, with an automatic $100 per-credit Wisconsin Resident Scholarship for eligible students.
A strategic evolution without compromising academic rigor. UW–Madison is expanding access to its online engineering graduate programs by aligning tuition more closely with today’s market, while maintaining the same top-ranked faculty, curriculum, and expectations. This update reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional educational value for working engineers in Wisconsin and beyond.
Why Choose UW–Madison Online Engineering
UW–Madison online engineering graduate programs are designed specifically for working engineers who want to deepen technical expertise, expand leadership capabilities, and move forward in their careers without stepping away from their jobs.
Our flexible, fully online programs allow you to learn from award-winning faculty while applying what you learn directly to real-world engineering challenges.
You’ll gain:
Technical depth aligned with industry needs
Practical, applied learning you can use immediately on the job
Flexible scheduling designed for working engineers
Programs are built to support engineers balancing professional, personal, and academic commitments so you can grow your skills without disrupting your career.
New Competitive Tuition Rates
A Strategic Investment in Access and Value
We are evolving our tuition model to better align with the needs of today’s engineers.
Beginning Fall 2026:
- $1,100 per credit for eligible programs
- Automatic $100 per-credit Wisconsin Resident Scholarship
- Same rigorous, top-ranked engineering education
This shift reflects our commitment to expanding access while strengthening the return on investment for working professionals pursuing graduate education.
For many engineers, this change creates new opportunities to advance their careers with a credential recognized for quality and impact.
Eligible Programs
Choose from a range of online engineering graduate programs designed to support technical growth, leadership development, and specialization across industries.
- Master of Engineering: Engineering Data Analytics (Online)
- Master of Science: Engineering Management (Online)
- Master of Science: Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Online)
- Master of Engineering: Polymer Engineering (Online)
- Master of Engineering: Sustainable Systems Engineering (Online)
- Capstone Certificate: Applied Engineering Management (Online)
- Capstone Certificate: Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Data Analytics (Online)
- Capstone Certificate: Polymer Processing & Manufacturing (Online)
Real-World Learning. Real Career Impact.
Apply What You Learn—Immediately
Coursework is built around practical, applied learning that mirrors real engineering environments.
You’ll engage in:
Industry-relevant projects
Collaborative learning experiences
Technical problem-solving
Leadership and systems thinking
This applied focus helps ensure your education translates directly into workplace value benefiting both your career and your organization.
Why Now
A New Opportunity to Move Forward
With competitive tuition rates beginning Fall 2026, now is an ideal time to plan your next step.
Whether you are exploring graduate education for the first time or revisiting plans that previously felt out of reach, this evolution reflects our commitment to expanding access to high-value engineering education.
Same top-ranked engineering education. Now more accessible.