You would borrow a median $27,000 — about $307 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $89,070 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.5 years of the salary premium.
Yes — on the federal figures this is one of the fastest-paying degrees in the country.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Milwaukee School of Engineering yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $27,000 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Milwaukee School of Engineering clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $49,550 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin–Madison Wisconsin | B | $20,484 | $73,792 | 0.6 yrs |
| Marquette University Wisconsin | B | $23,940 | $78,257 | 0.6 yrs |
| University of Wisconsin - Platteville Wisconsin | C | $21,977 | $61,760 | 1 yrs |
| University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Wisconsin | C | $20,909 | $58,561 | 1.1 yrs |
| University of Wisconsin - Stout Wisconsin | C | $23,000 | $58,084 | 1.2 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.