Students, alum share benefits of engineering accelerated master’s programs
University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering students looking to advance their careers quickly are turning to the College of Engineering’s accelerated master’s degrees.
With an accelerated master’s degree in engineering from UW–Madison, you can:
- Complete your master’s in as little as 12–16 months. Some undergraduate coursework may be counted towards your master’s, allowing you to finish even faster.
- Participate in a course-based program – no thesis required.
- Choose from 11 accelerated engineering programs across seven disciplines.
- Gain specialized skills that align with your professional and personal goals.
- Increase your earning potential — people with a master’s degree earn, on average, 20 percent more than those with a bachelor’s degree.*
Let’s hear what students and grads have to say about these programs:
“The program has helped me develop critical thinking skills, build confidence and constantly encourages me to think about how to make current technologies better,” said Lipika Garg, a recent graduate of the Electrical and Computer Engineering: Professional program.
“It offers a variety of options for tailoring your experience to fit your needs,” said Lexi Oxborough, a mechanical engineering accelerated master’s graduate. “I wanted to take more classes to support my work in the industry, and having a master’s degree also opens more doors in the future.”
Aron Saevarsson, a graduate of the Industrial Engineering: Systems Engineering & Analytics program, agrees. “This program made me a better person and a stronger candidate on the job market.”
“The accelerated master’s has been a very fruitful and enriching experience,” shares Alisha Handa, an electrical and computer engineering graduate. “If you want a program to catapult you and position you for the industry as soon as possible, the accelerated master’s is a great option.”
UW undergraduate students are well positioned for the College of Engineering’s accelerated master’s programs as they can apply undergraduate credits toward their master’s, enabling them to complete their degree at a faster pace.
For more information on these and other professional degrees, explore UW–Madison Professional Degrees and Certificates online, connect with an enrollment coach or attend an informational webinar.
This article was adapted from a version in the Spring 2024 issue of Perspective, a magazine of the UW–Madison College of Engineering.
*National Center for Education Statistics. (2024). Annual Earnings by Educational Attainment. Condition of Education. U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 2024, from https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/cba.
