Biomedical engineers apply engineering principles to address challenges in human health. That means you’ll combine engineering techniques with biological sciences to design and create medical equipment, devices and computer-based technologies.  You’ll also find opportunities — whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student — to work with faculty on groundbreaking research in areas including biorobotics, bone healing, medical imaging and rehabilitation engineering. 

Our graduates work in a range of environments, from clinics and universities to manufacturing companies. And whether you pursue biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level, you’ll find a growing field: The job outlook for biomedical engineers is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Civil engineers design the infrastructure of society, from the roads and bridges we drive on to the systems that deliver clean water to our taps. At UWM, our civil engineering programs give students the tools to develop safer, more efficient and sustainable infrastructure. And civil engineers are in demand: In 2024, the median salary was $99,590, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

Environmental engineers combine engineering, soil science, biology and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They work to: 

• Protect our drinking water supply and public health  
• Improve recycling and sustainability
• Reduce water and air pollution
• Manage waste

Think of computer engineering as a blend between computer science and electrical engineering. It’s a great fit if you’re interested in analyzing problems and designing solutions related to hardware, software, networks and equipment. Plus, computer hardware engineers are in demand. In 2024, the median salary was $155,020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

Program highlights include:

• Learn from expert faculty with professional connections to industry.
• Benefit from a tight-knit engineering community.
• Get valuable hands-on learning experience, including high-paid internships and co-ops in Milwaukee at organizations like GE HealthCare, Milwaukee Tool, Northwestern Mutual and Rockwell Automation. 
• Attend campus career fairs specifically for computer science and engineering students and refine your resume and interview skills.

Electrical engineers design, develop and improve every kind of electrical device imaginable, from lightbulbs to biomedical sensors and the complex systems that guide aircraft. It’s a good field for abstract thinkers: Even though electrical engineers work with tangible items such as conductors, switches and transistors, many of the processes involved are not visible. 

Electrical engineers can expect to find a growing field: The job outlook for electrical and electronics engineers is projected to grow 9% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Our graduates work in many different industries, including research and development, engineering services, manufacturing, telecommunications and the federal government. Their jobs include: 

• Electrical engineer
• Principal software engineer
• Software developer
• Software engineer
• Solutions architect
• Systems engineer

Industrial and manufacturing engineers are concerned with the design, control, operation and implementation of systems for services, manufacturing industries and government organizations. Their skills benefit organizations such as hospitals, banks, airlines, telecommunications companies and more. And the job outlook for industrial engineers is projected to grow 12% from 2023 to 2033, significantly faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Highlights of our programs include:

• Access to a next-gen factory on campus to test solutions to common manufacturing problems.
• Longstanding ties to the region’s manufacturers, many of whom offer well-paid internships and work with students on classroom projects. 
• The choice of three concentrations:  
  • Advanced manufacturing 
  • Operations research and logistics
  • Ergonomics

Materials scientists are involved with all the processes that turn natural resources into useful products used in aerospace, biomedicine, electronics, transportation, communication and more. Almost everything we use is a product of materials science. At UWM, you’ll learn to blend chemistry, physics and engineering to test and develop materials of all kinds.  

Plus, the job outlook for materials engineers is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Highlights of our programs include:  

• Access to the largest metal casting foundry at an academic institution in Wisconsin— open to both undergraduate and graduate researchers.  
• A low faculty-to-student ratio, allowing our professors to better mentor their students and help them engage in research. 
• Strong industry partnerships with Wisconsin’s manufacturing community.  

Mechanical engineers design and develop everything from electric generators to refrigerators and automobiles. At UWM, you’ll gain the problem-solving, analytical and design skills to work in almost any industry, from manufacturing and energy to health care and aerospace.  

Program highlights include:

• Learn core concepts about thermal energy, fluid flow, motion and force.
• Opportunities to work one-on-one with faculty on research in an area that interests you, from design innovation to marine robotics.   
• Access to internships at businesses like GE HealthCare, Milwaukee Tool and Rockwell Automation. 
• Options to concentrate on general mechanical engineering, thermal sciences or mechanical systems.