My brother graduated from MSOE in 2011 and is gainfully employed as a mechanical engineer. He stayed in the Midwest though. I think the school has a good regional reputation.

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of it. I am an engineering hiring manager and have seen lots and lots of different colleges on resumes. Whatever reputation it might have (whether good, bad, or indifferent) probably is very local, at best regional to Michigan and the adjacent states.

You’re a BS hiring manger if you’re not thinking of UW Madison immediately when you think of Wisconsin. Idiot/Loser

PP here: https://www.msoe.edu/the-msoe-mindset/employment-outcomes/

It is well-known in the region for preparing students for jobs - it has a high job placement rate and starting salary. It's an intense curriculum - starting right into the major classes. They give good merit aid, its a compact campus near downtown Milwaukee - safer than Marquette.

When we looked at it - we were told that higher officials in the midwest hire MSOE grads because they know they are ready for the work environment. Our student preferred not to be in an urban environment and felt some buildings were old. During our visit, we heard that classes are small, since it's not a PhD granting institution professors are readily available for office hours and help (instead of being focused on their research). There are a lot of supports in place - tutoring, office hours, etc to help students through the rigorous coursework. Our student liked that most of the student body was engineering (they do have a small business and nursing school) so everyone was very focused and had a similar reason for being there. They have had a lot of Alumni/donor support over the years and seem focused on improving the dorms and buildings.

My cousin, a ME, reviewed the curriculum and said it was tough but set up to get you through in 4 years. Our student decided to attend somewhere else but really liked MSOE.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of it. I am an engineering hiring manager and have seen lots and lots of different colleges on resumes. Whatever reputation it might have (whether good, bad, or indifferent) probably is very local, at best regional to Michigan and the adjacent states.

Milwaukee is in Wisconsin.

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of it. I am an engineering hiring manager and have seen lots and lots of different colleges on resumes. Whatever reputation it might have (whether good, bad, or indifferent) probably is very local, at best regional to Michigan and the adjacent states.

Milwaukee is in Wisconsin.

I have never heard of it. I am an engineering hiring manager and have seen lots and lots of different colleges on resumes. Whatever reputation it might have (whether good, bad, or indifferent) probably is very local, at best regional to Michigan and the adjacent states.

Compare it to Kettering University, which is in a wonderful part of Flint.

Anonymous wrote:In a wonderful part of Milwaukee.

+1 It's in a great area by the lake and it's a well respected school.

In a wonderful part of Milwaukee.

Very well known and respected in the region.

I know this is an older post, but I’m bumping bc I have the same question.

Any insights about this school and the job outcomes for its graduates?

Any knowledge about or experience with this school? My brother who is working in the Midwest and is an engineer says it has a solid reputation in the region. But would love to hear from anyone outside of the region.