Welcome, students!
| Published: 09/01/2009 |
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Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is expecting the largest full-time enrollment in the university's history this year, with more than 2,200 full-time students. Undergraduates move into the residence halls this week, which will be filled to capacity with 940 students, and classes start Tuesday, Sept. 8.
The total enrollment for the university is expected to be about 2,600 students. They are pursuing engineering, business and health-related bachelor's and master's degrees.
Despite a soft economy, there is still great demand for engineers, nurses and business professionals. Young adults are capitalizing on opportunities and pursuing degrees in these lucrative industries. MSOE is doing an excellent job of preparing its graduates to enter the work force. Graduates enjoy a 98 percent placement rate and an average starting salary of $52,573.
The demand for engineers and early exposure to engineering careers are contributing factors to MSOE's increasing enrollment. MSOE offers a number of programs for high school students during the summer and throughout the school year to learn about and explore careers in engineering, nursing, technical communication and business.
The university also serves as Wisconsin's National Affiliate for Project Lead The Way (PLTW). PLTW is a national not-for-profit organization that promotes pre-engineering courses for middle and high school students. MSOE and PLTW are committed to fostering higher standards in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) within the nation's precollege educational system.
MSOE is an independent university with about 2,600 students. MSOE offers 17 bachelor's degrees and nine master's degrees in the engineering, engineering technology, architectural engineering and building construction, computer, business and health-related fields.