Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI · Public · offers Associate's degrees

Large city

—Acceptance rate
$9,112Average net price / year
25%Graduation rate
$41,113Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$14,955Median debt at graduation
12,024Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$5,184
Out-of-state tuition
$7,427
Total cost of attendance
$17,359
Room & board
$9,818
Books & supplies
$1,833
Average net price
$9,112

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$7,200
$30–48k
$7,856
$48–75k
$9,513
$75–110k
$13,778
$110k+
$15,545

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
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Outcomes

Graduation rate
25%
First-year retention
64%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$33,057
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,113
Median debt (graduates)
$14,955
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
40%
Students with federal loans
26%

Programs: what graduates earn

46 of 111 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Undergraduate certificate

Associate's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing79$69,145$18,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions35$65,196$15,750
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions76$54,937$15,344
Business Administration, Management and Operations158$43,437$17,045
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications31$43,276$13,464
Criminal Justice and Corrections59$38,027$14,871
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions32$37,325$22,368
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services22$34,030—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods58$30,302$19,594
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities153$29,812$12,000
Design and Applied Arts40$27,795—
Culinary Arts and Related Services21$25,304$14,125
Marketing14$37,073—
Accounting and Related Services39$39,704$16,794
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services6$32,064—
Hospitality Administration/Management4$33,286—
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians38$24,148—
Health and Medical Administrative Services26$29,620—
Precision Metal Working7$48,684—
Fire Protection12$44,884—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other22$31,368—
Legal Support Services15$40,439—
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians10$41,918—
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians7$79,169—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians16$58,082—
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians9$46,669—
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management35$41,595—
Graphic Communications18$31,959—

Students

Undergraduates
12,024
Part-time
75%
Women / men
61% / 39%
White
30%
Hispanic
20%
Black
33%
Asian
5%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Avg faculty salary
$103,221 / year
Full-time faculty
46%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.matc.edu
Also known as
MATC

Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 8% of degrees
  • Personal & Culinary Services – 7% of degrees
  • Education – 3% of degrees
  • Engineering Technologies – 3% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
  • Construction Trades – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does Milwaukee Area Technical College cost?

The average net price after grants is $9,112 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $5,184 and the full cost of attendance is $17,359.

How much do Milwaukee Area Technical College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $41,113 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

25% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.