MSOE is consistently ranked highly by a number of organizations, and while this is gratifying, it is important to note that rankings should not be overemphasized by students or their families during the college selection process. Choosing a college is an individual decision that should be made by students and families based on the student’s individual needs.

Here are some of the recognitions MSOE has received:

U.S. News & World Report (2021)

• 9th Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs overall in the U.S.
• 4th Best Computer Engineering Program in the U.S.
• 5th Best Electrical Engineering Program in the U.S.
• 11th Best Civil Engineering Program in the U.S.
• 11th Best Mechanical Engineering Program in the U.S.
• 8th Best University in the Midwest
• 8th Most Innovative University in the Midwest
• 12th Best Value School in the Midwest
• 6th Best College for Veterans in the Midwest
• Among the Best Master of Science in Nursing Programs in the U.S.
• Top Performer in Social Mobility

Forbes

• America’s Top Colleges (every year since 2008)

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

• In a report entitled "A First Try at ROI: Ranking 4,500 Colleges," MSOE was at the top of the list, offering the highest ROI of all colleges and universities in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota that offer bachelor's degrees.

Money Magazine

• Named MSOE one of the Best Colleges for Your Money based on quality of education, affordability and outcomes (2020)

msn Money

• Private colleges with the best return on investment (2020)

Princeton Review

• Best in the Midwest (MSOE has been on this list every year since 2003)

PayScale Inc.

• Highest average early and mid-career salaries of any college or university in Wisconsin, 71st highest in the U.S. (2020-21)
• Highest return on investment (ROI) of any college or university in Wisconsin, 71st best in U.S. (2020)

College Choice

• 20 Best Software Engineering Programs: MSOE was named sixth best bachelor’s degree in software engineering programs in the United States
• 35 Best Actuarial Science Degrees for 2020: MSOE is second best actuarial science program in the United States

Design News

• Top 25 engineering schools ranked by salary (2021)

Diversity in Action

• MSOE was recognized for its dedication to STEM diversity by Diversity in Action magazine (2016).

Military Friendly® School 

• 2021-22 Military Friendly® School by VIQTORY (every year since 2013)

Nursing Schools Almanac

• The 30 Best Nursing Schools in Wisconsin (2020)

SmartAsset

• MSOE graduates enjoy the highest average starting salary among alumni from 10 Wisconsin colleges and universities.
• MSOE tops the list of the 2021 Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin according to results from a SmartAsset survey. This marks the sixth year MSOE has led the state.

Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education

• College Rankings 2020

WalletHub

• MSOE was among the top-performing schools in the Midwest in WalletHub’s 2021 College & University Rankings.

Washington Monthly

• 6th Best Bang for the Buck Midwest College (2020)
• Best Master's University (2020)

Minority Engineer Magazine

• Top 20 University for Fostering Diversity & Inclusion (2020)

Woman Engineer Magazine

• Top 20 University for Fostering Diversity & Inclusion (2020)