NWTC engineering student. (Photo courtesy of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College)
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A new collaboration between two technical colleges will help forge new pathways in STEM careers for Wisconsin students.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) and Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) have expanded their longstanding transfer partnership by finalizing three articulation agreements that expand access for graduates of NWTC’s engineering and design associate degree programs to pursue Bachelor of Science programs at MSOE in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering.
“This partnership reflects the critical role two-year colleges play in the broader STEM talent pipeline,” said Dr. Kathryn Rogalski, NWTC Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development. “By aligning our associate degree programs with MSOE’s specialized engineering pathways, we’re giving students the opportunity to advance into high-impact fields — without starting over. It’s a model that saves students time, money, and momentum, while connecting technical foundations to advanced, in-demand degrees. We’re proud to partner with an exceptional institution like MSOE that shares our commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and workforce relevance.”
MSOE is a nationally recognized university known for its hands-on, applications-oriented curriculum born out of industry need. According to PayScale, 2024, students at MSOE earn the highest average early and mid-career salaries of any college or university in the state of Wisconsin and boast a 98% graduate outcomes rate.
This agreement creates a unique opportunity for NWTC students to transition into a specialized four-year institution in Milwaukee — building a new academic bridge between Northeast and Southeast Wisconsin.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in STEM are expected to grow by 10.4% by 2031, twice as fast as any other occupation.
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