Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI · Public · Graduate degree-granting
A public institution in Madison, Wisconsin, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Madison Area Technical College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 10,073 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,413 ten years after enrollment, which is 11% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 27.6%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $14,060, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.23x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,238 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Registered Nursing, and Machinist.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,413
Graduation Rate
27.6%
Median Debt
$14,060
Average Net Price
$14,238
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.19x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.23x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
10,073
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,977
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,255
Pell Grant Rate
20.0%
Federal Loan Rate
15.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,920
Income $30K–$48K
$12,403
Income $48K–$75K
$14,692
Income $110K+
$19,245
Student Demographics
Women
56.8%
White
58.1%
Black
8.8%
Hispanic
16.2%
Asian
5.1%
Two or More Races
6.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.9%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program (Accredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education — Optometry (OPTT) - Technician programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (79)
Associate (36)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $50,870 | 386 |
| Registered Nursing | $80,118 | 145 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $47,515 | 72 |
| Business Administration & Management | $54,876 | 58 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $41,811 | 56 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $63,865 | 44 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $64,982 | 37 |
| Dental Support Services | $72,145 | 35 |
| Computer Software Engineering | $80,056 | 32 |
| Accounting | $48,787 | 31 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $60,863 | 28 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $69,759 | 25 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 23 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 20 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 19 |
| Legal Support Services | $44,946 | 18 |
| Mental Health Services | $37,970 | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $43,977 | 17 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $65,303 | 16 |
| Marketing | $48,479 | 15 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 11 |
| Finance | Not reported | 11 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $42,667 | 10 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Hospitality Management | $51,279 | 10 |
| Human Resources Management | $56,326 | 10 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $64,565 | 9 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $59,588 | 8 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services Administration | $48,573 | 8 |
| Business Operations | $44,820 | 8 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 4 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 24 |
Undergraduate Certificate (38)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $51,069 | 465 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $64,707 | 251 |
| Machinist | $52,408 | 124 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $78,677 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 64 |
| Accounting | $47,160 | 61 |
| Business Administration & Management | $57,022 | 60 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 58 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 57 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $44,206 | 56 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 53 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 47 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $63,109 | 44 |
| Health Services Administration | $44,022 | 42 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $37,419 | 40 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 37 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $53,540 | 36 |
| Carpentry | $45,371 | 35 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 34 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 32 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 29 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 26 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $39,022 | 25 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 23 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 17 |
| Finance | Not reported | 15 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 12 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 11 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 9 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | Not reported | 9 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 4 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 4 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Forestry | Associate | 1 |
| Insurance | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Wisconsin
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Wisconsin
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