Earn your master’s, faster
UW–Madison’s accelerated master’s programs allow you to complete your master’s degree in as little as one year after you complete your undergrad program, while your study skills are sharpest. You’ll enter the workforce quickly, with specialized skills employers need.
Find your fit
Explore more than 30 accelerated master’s degree programs to meet your career goals.
Master’s degree
Business: Analytics MS
Uncover insights and provide actionable recommendations in any business setting with a Master of Science Business: Analytics from UW–Madison.
Summer 2027
International deadline: 05/01/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
$1,500 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Business: Real Estate & Urban Economics MS
Get ahead in today’s dynamic real estate industry with the Business: Real Estate & Urban Economics MS program.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 05/01/27
Tuition
$1700 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Design + Innovation MS
Become an innovative leader with the Design + Innovation MS program. Through a blend of theory, hands-on projects, and courses, you’ll master advanced design thinking methodologies to bring innovative ideas to life.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/01/27
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Agricultural & Applied Economics: Professional MS
The Agricultural and Applied Economics program is accelerated, so you can finish your master’s degree in just 15 months.
Fall 2027
Priority deadline: 03/15/27 International deadline: 04/15/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
$2,000 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Data Science MS
Get ahead in the dynamic field of data science with the Data Science MS program. Through a blend of theory and practice, you’ll master statistical methods, algorithms, and machine learning to extract knowledge from data and design interactive data visualizations.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/15/27
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Credits
30 graduate students
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Data Engineering MS
Prepare for a future in big data with the Data Engineering MS. You’ll gain expertise in core data engineering concepts like algorithms, big data systems, and machine learning while exploring the relationship between data and its human impact.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/15/27
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Psychology: Data Science in Human Behavior MS
Leverage the power of data to understand human behavior in the Psychology: Data Science in Human Behavior MS program. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing psychological experiments and analyzing data with advanced techniques like machine learning to extract meaningful insights from human behavior.
Fall 2027
Priority deadline: 12/15/26 Deadline: 03/31/27
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
33 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
In the Electrical & Computer Engineering: Machine Learning & Signal Processing MS program, you’ll delve into topics that help you tackle real-world problems in information processing and apply data-driven innovation to cutting-edge technology.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/15/27
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Information: Campus Option MS
Build a strong foundation in information science through the Information: Campus Option MS program. You’ll have the option to specialize in one of three areas, user experience design, data analytics or cybersecurity.
Fall 2027
Priority deadline: 02/15/27 Deadline: 03/01/27
Tuition
$1,100 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Quantum Computing MS
Master the physics behind quantum computing with the Quantum Computing MS program. You’ll be prepared for this rapidly evolving field by studying a combination of core physics and cutting-edge topics like quantum algorithms.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 03/15/27
Tuition
$1,700 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Statistics: Statistics & Data Science MS
Strengthen your statistical foundation and gain data science experience through the Statistics: Statistics & Data Science MS program. Through a combination of in-depth coursework and practical training, you’ll master statistical methods and data science computing to tackle real-world data challenges.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/15/27
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Mathematics: Foundations of Advanced Studies MA
Deepen your mathematical knowledge with the Mathematics: Foundations of Advanced Studies MA. You’ll explore advanced topics like modern algebra, numerical analysis and topology to prepare for rigorous PhD-level coursework.
Spring 2027
Deadline: 11/01/26
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Applied & Computational Mathematics MS
The MS in Applied & Computational Mathematics is ideal for those seeking employment in a variety of industries — including information technology, finance, engineering, research, and education — or pursuing a PhD degree in the mathematical, statistical or computational sciences.
Spring 2027
Priority deadline: 11/01/26 International deadline: 11/01/26
Tuition
$1,500 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education English MS
The Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction is a dual-certification program. Gain certification to teach English at middle or high school level, along with English as a Second Language (ESL) certification.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 01/15/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
51 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Mathematics MS
In just 14 months, become certified to teach high school and middle school math, and ready to enrich your life, your classroom and your community.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 01/15/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
51 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Science MS
The Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Science MS program prepares you to be a successful secondary educator. You’ll delve into practical methods for classroom management, inclusive education, and ESL instruction, while gaining a solid understanding of education policy through coursework and fieldwork.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 01/15/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
51 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Social Studies MS
Gain certification to teach social studies at middle or high school level, along with English as a Second Language (ESL) certification.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 01/15/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
51 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Curriculum & Instruction: World Language Education MS
Earn a master’s degree and a PK-12 teaching license in world language education to teach language(s) (other than English) in various school and community contexts.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 01/15/27 Final deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
51 credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Special Education Teacher Certification MS
Prepare to create supportive learning environments and effective instruction for students with disabilities in the Special Education Teacher Certification MS program. Through a combination of coursework in inclusive practices and development and field experiences, you’ll be equipped to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Summer 2027
Summer international deadline: 03/15/27 Deadline: 05/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
41 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Evening/weekend, Face-to-face
Lead the future of higher education with the Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis: Global Higher Education MS program. Through a blend of online coursework and collaboration, you’ll gain skills and knowledge to drive positive change in international education.
Fall 2027
Priority deadline: 12/01/26 International deadline: 03/31/27 Deadline: 07/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Evening/weekend, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS
Advance your career in aerospace engineering with the Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS program. Through coursework and projects, you’ll gain expertise to push innovation in the aerospace industry.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Biomedical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS
Combine the fundamentals of the biomedical sciences with advanced engineering methods. Focus your degree and choose from a variety of specializations including biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical imaging, neuroengineering and more.
Spring 2027
Deadline: 11/01/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Break into a biomedical career at the interface of engineering and business. Offered in cooperation with the School of Business, this program will advance your skills in design, prototyping, and manufacturing as well as general business fundamentals, entrepreneurship and project management.
Spring 2027
Deadline: 11/01/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Civil & Environmental Engineering: Professional MS
Benefit from a comprehensive curriculum and choose a specialization to deepen your expertise and address the world’s pressing infrastructure needs. Specializations include construction engineering and management; environmental science and engineering; geological/geotechnical engineering; structural engineering; transportation engineering; and water resources engineering.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Electrical & Computer Engineering: Professional MS
Elevate your career and gain practical skills in diverse areas of electrical and computer engineering. Specialize in one of nine areas including semiconductors, networking and security, computer architecture, power electronics and more.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/15/27
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Apply engineering to improve healthcare with the Industrial Engineering: Human Factors & Health Systems Engineering MS program. You’ll develop skills in health system analysis and human factors design to make a lasting impact on health care.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Industrial Engineering: Systems Engineering & Analytics MS
Be prepared to meet the strong market demand for engineers who have mastered analytical tools and can transform data into insights. You’ll gain expertise in optimization models and methods, applied industrial analytics, simulation modeling, and analysis.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering MS
Push the boundaries of materials science with the Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering program. Delve into cutting-edge topics like nanomaterials, artificial intelligence and semiconductor design to engineer the future.
Summer 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Mechanical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS
Fast-track your mechanical engineering career. Through this intensive program you’ll learn about core areas such as: Biomechanics, computation and data-driven engineering, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, mechanics, and robotics, controls and sensing.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Environmental Conservation: Environmental Conservation MS
Find real-world solutions to environmental challenges with the Environmental Conservation MS program. Through a blend of coursework and fieldwork, you’ll gain expertise in sustainability principles and conservation biology while developing skills to be a leader in environmental conservation.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 12/01/26 International deadline: 02/01/27 Domestic deadline: 05/01/27
Tuition
$1,000 per credit
Credits
32 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Become a data-driven conservation leader with the Environmental Conservation: Environmental Observation & Informatics MS program. You’ll utilize technical tools to analyze environmental change while gaining skills in policy development and leading environmental conservation efforts.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 12/01/26 International deadline: 02/01/27 Deadline: 05/01/27
Tuition
$1,000 per credit
Credits
32 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Atmospheric & Oceanic Science: Professional MS
The Atmospheric and Oceanic Science: Professional Option MS program gives you the comprehensive skill set to understand Earth’s atmosphere and oceans.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/01/27
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master the science of maps with the Cartography & Geographic Information Systems: Accelerated/Non-Thesis MS program. You’ll utilize geocomputing, spatial databases and data analytic to create impactful maps and solve geographic problems.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 06/01/27 Priority deadline: 04/01/27 International deadline: 04/01/27
Tuition
$900 per credit
Credits
30- 32 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development MS
Launch your career in pharmaceutical development with the Pharmaceutical Science: Applied Drug Development MS program. You’ll gain expertise in the entire drug development journey, from lab discovery to regulatory approval, while using project management skills and advanced lab techniques.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 04/30/27
Tuition
$1,500 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Hybrid, Online
Prepare to make a difference in the mental health field with the Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation MS program. You’ll explore the science behind psychoactive drugs, drug development, and legal regulations through a blend of coursework, research and discussions.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 05/31/27
Tuition
$1,500 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Online
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Whether you’re looking to move up in your current field, shift to a new industry or add value in your current role, a professional degree or certificate can help you get where you want to be.
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Increase in earning potential for those with a master’s degree compared to a bachelor’s degree *
Complete your master’s in as little as 12–18 months, no thesis required
Gain specialized skills that align with your career goals
Some undergraduate coursework may be counted towards your master’s, allowing you to finish even faster
*National Center for Education Statistics. (2025). Annual Earnings by Educational Attainment. Condition of Education. U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 2026, from https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/.
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Master’s degree
Business: Accounting & Business Analysis: Tax MS
Advance your accounting career with the Business: Accounting and Business Analysis: Tax MS program. You’ll gain in-depth tax analysis expertise alongside strong accounting and business acumen.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 05/01/27
Tuition
$900 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Business: Accounting and Business Analysis: Accounting, Assurance, & Advisory MS
Get ahead in accounting and financial analysis with the MS in Business: Accounting and Business Analysis program. Our curriculum is designed to put you on an accelerated path to CPA exam success.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 05/01/27
Tuition
$900 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Business: Analytics MS
Uncover insights and provide actionable recommendations in any business setting with a Master of Science Business: Analytics from UW–Madison.
Summer 2027
International deadline: 05/01/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
$1,500 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Business: Real Estate & Urban Economics MS
Get ahead in today’s dynamic real estate industry with the Business: Real Estate & Urban Economics MS program.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 05/01/27
Tuition
$1700 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Computer, Data & Information Sciences
Master’s degree
Data Engineering MS
Prepare for a future in big data with the Data Engineering MS. You’ll gain expertise in core data engineering concepts like algorithms, big data systems, and machine learning while exploring the relationship between data and its human impact.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/15/27
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Data Science MS
Get ahead in the dynamic field of data science with the Data Science MS program. Through a blend of theory and practice, you’ll master statistical methods, algorithms, and machine learning to extract knowledge from data and design interactive data visualizations.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/15/27
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Credits
30 graduate students
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Information: Campus Option MS
Build a strong foundation in information science through the Information: Campus Option MS program. You’ll have the option to specialize in one of three areas, user experience design, data analytics or cybersecurity.
Fall 2027
Priority deadline: 02/15/27 Deadline: 03/01/27
Tuition
$1,100 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Quantum Computing MS
Master the physics behind quantum computing with the Quantum Computing MS program. You’ll be prepared for this rapidly evolving field by studying a combination of core physics and cutting-edge topics like quantum algorithms.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 03/15/27
Tuition
$1,700 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Psychology: Data Science in Human Behavior MS
Leverage the power of data to understand human behavior in the Psychology: Data Science in Human Behavior MS program. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing psychological experiments and analyzing data with advanced techniques like machine learning to extract meaningful insights from human behavior.
Fall 2027
Priority deadline: 12/15/26 Deadline: 03/31/27
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
33 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Statistics: Statistics & Data Science MS
Strengthen your statistical foundation and gain data science experience through the Statistics: Statistics & Data Science MS program. Through a combination of in-depth coursework and practical training, you’ll master statistical methods and data science computing to tackle real-world data challenges.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/15/27
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Mathematics: Foundations of Advanced Studies MA
Deepen your mathematical knowledge with the Mathematics: Foundations of Advanced Studies MA. You’ll explore advanced topics like modern algebra, numerical analysis and topology to prepare for rigorous PhD-level coursework.
Spring 2027
Deadline: 11/01/26
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Economics
Master’s degree
Agricultural & Applied Economics: Professional MS
The Agricultural and Applied Economics program is accelerated, so you can finish your master’s degree in just 15 months.
Fall 2027
Priority deadline: 03/15/27 International deadline: 04/15/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
$2,000 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Economics: Graduate Foundations MS
The Economics: Graduate Foundations MS program strengthens your core quantitative skills through coursework and real-world applications. You’ll build a strong foundation of analytical skills while learning to analyze data and forecast economic trends.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 03/01/27
Tuition
$2,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Financial Economics MS
Strengthen your quantitative toolkit with the Financial Economics MS program. You’ll learn to analyze financial markets with econometric modeling to understand the forces that shape our economy.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 03/01/27
Tuition
$2,600 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Face-to-face
Education
Master’s degree
Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education English MS
The Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction is a dual-certification program. Gain certification to teach English at middle or high school level, along with English as a Second Language (ESL) certification.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 01/15/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
51 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Mathematics MS
In just 14 months, become certified to teach high school and middle school math, and ready to enrich your life, your classroom and your community.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 01/15/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
51 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Science MS
The Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Science MS program prepares you to be a successful secondary educator. You’ll delve into practical methods for classroom management, inclusive education, and ESL instruction, while gaining a solid understanding of education policy through coursework and fieldwork.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 01/15/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
51 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Social Studies MS
Gain certification to teach social studies at middle or high school level, along with English as a Second Language (ESL) certification.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 01/15/27 Deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
51 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Curriculum & Instruction: World Language Education MS
Earn a master’s degree and a PK-12 teaching license in world language education to teach language(s) (other than English) in various school and community contexts.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 01/15/27 Final deadline: 06/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
51 credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Lead the future of higher education with the Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis: Global Higher Education MS program. Through a blend of online coursework and collaboration, you’ll gain skills and knowledge to drive positive change in international education.
Fall 2027
Priority deadline: 12/01/26 International deadline: 03/31/27 Deadline: 07/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Evening/weekend, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Special Education Teacher Certification MS
Prepare to create supportive learning environments and effective instruction for students with disabilities in the Special Education Teacher Certification MS program. Through a combination of coursework in inclusive practices and development and field experiences, you’ll be equipped to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Summer 2027
Summer international deadline: 03/15/27 Deadline: 05/01/27
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Credits
41 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Evening/weekend, Face-to-face
Engineering
Master’s degree
Biomedical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS
Combine the fundamentals of the biomedical sciences with advanced engineering methods. Focus your degree and choose from a variety of specializations including biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical imaging, neuroengineering and more.
Spring 2027
Deadline: 11/01/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Break into a biomedical career at the interface of engineering and business. Offered in cooperation with the School of Business, this program will advance your skills in design, prototyping, and manufacturing as well as general business fundamentals, entrepreneurship and project management.
Spring 2027
Deadline: 11/01/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Civil & Environmental Engineering: Professional MS
Benefit from a comprehensive curriculum and choose a specialization to deepen your expertise and address the world’s pressing infrastructure needs. Specializations include construction engineering and management; environmental science and engineering; geological/geotechnical engineering; structural engineering; transportation engineering; and water resources engineering.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Design + Innovation MS
Become an innovative leader with the Design + Innovation MS program. Through a blend of theory, hands-on projects, and courses, you’ll master advanced design thinking methodologies to bring innovative ideas to life.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/01/27
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
In the Electrical & Computer Engineering: Machine Learning & Signal Processing MS program, you’ll delve into topics that help you tackle real-world problems in information processing and apply data-driven innovation to cutting-edge technology.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/15/27
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Electrical & Computer Engineering: Professional MS
Elevate your career and gain practical skills in diverse areas of electrical and computer engineering. Specialize in one of nine areas including semiconductors, networking and security, computer architecture, power electronics and more.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/15/27
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS
Advance your career in aerospace engineering with the Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS program. Through coursework and projects, you’ll gain expertise to push innovation in the aerospace industry.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Apply engineering to improve healthcare with the Industrial Engineering: Human Factors & Health Systems Engineering MS program. You’ll develop skills in health system analysis and human factors design to make a lasting impact on health care.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Industrial Engineering: Systems Engineering & Analytics MS
Be prepared to meet the strong market demand for engineers who have mastered analytical tools and can transform data into insights. You’ll gain expertise in optimization models and methods, applied industrial analytics, simulation modeling, and analysis.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering MS
Push the boundaries of materials science with the Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering program. Delve into cutting-edge topics like nanomaterials, artificial intelligence and semiconductor design to engineer the future.
Summer 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Mechanical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS
Fast-track your mechanical engineering career. Through this intensive program you’ll learn about core areas such as: Biomechanics, computation and data-driven engineering, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, mechanics, and robotics, controls and sensing.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 12/15/26
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Geographical Sciences
Master’s degree
Atmospheric & Oceanic Science: Professional MS
The Atmospheric and Oceanic Science: Professional Option MS program gives you the comprehensive skill set to understand Earth’s atmosphere and oceans.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 02/01/27
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master the science of maps with the Cartography & Geographic Information Systems: Accelerated/Non-Thesis MS program. You’ll utilize geocomputing, spatial databases and data analytic to create impactful maps and solve geographic problems.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 06/01/27 Priority deadline: 04/01/27 International deadline: 04/01/27
Tuition
$900 per credit
Credits
30- 32 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Become a data-driven conservation leader with the Environmental Conservation: Environmental Observation & Informatics MS program. You’ll utilize technical tools to analyze environmental change while gaining skills in policy development and leading environmental conservation efforts.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 12/01/26 International deadline: 02/01/27 Deadline: 05/01/27
Tuition
$1,000 per credit
Credits
32 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master’s degree
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development MS
Launch your career in pharmaceutical development with the Pharmaceutical Science: Applied Drug Development MS program. You’ll gain expertise in the entire drug development journey, from lab discovery to regulatory approval, while using project management skills and advanced lab techniques.
Fall 2027
Deadline: 04/30/27
Tuition
$1,500 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Hybrid, Online
Sustainability & Environment
Master’s degree
Environmental Conservation: Environmental Conservation MS
Find real-world solutions to environmental challenges with the Environmental Conservation MS program. Through a blend of coursework and fieldwork, you’ll gain expertise in sustainability principles and conservation biology while developing skills to be a leader in environmental conservation.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 12/01/26 International deadline: 02/01/27 Domestic deadline: 05/01/27
Tuition
$1,000 per credit
Credits
32 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Become a data-driven conservation leader with the Environmental Conservation: Environmental Observation & Informatics MS program. You’ll utilize technical tools to analyze environmental change while gaining skills in policy development and leading environmental conservation efforts.
Summer 2027
Priority deadline: 12/01/26 International deadline: 02/01/27 Deadline: 05/01/27
Tuition
$1,000 per credit
Credits
32 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
The Civil & Environmental Engineering: Environmental Engineering MEng program equips you to tackle critical environmental challenges. Gain expertise in water treatment processes, energy principles and wastewater management, along with the fundamentals of hydraulics, to design sustainable solutions for a cleaner future.
Spring 2027
Deadline: 11/15/26
Tuition
$1,100 per credit, with an automatic $100 per-credit Wisconsin Resident Scholarship.
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Online
