Madison Area Technical College

Madison Area Technical College is a public community college located in Madison, WI. It offers 215 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,977 for Wisconsin residents and $7,141 for out-of-state students at Madison Area Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($7,110) of public community colleges in Wisconsin.
It has 13,641 students that are higher than the average population (4,019 students) of community colleges in Wisconsin. In addition, 2,937 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Wisconsin community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $39,100.
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Academic Overview

Madison Area Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Madison, Wisconsin.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,977 for Wisconsin residents and $7,141 for other students on average. It offers 215 degree programs through 141 Certificate, 69 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs (1 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI
Phone608-246-6100
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,977
Out-of-State$7,141
Student Population »13,641 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »29%
Transfer-out Rate18%
Average Financial Aid »$5,156
Students to Faculty14:1 (7.14%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$39,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,977 for Wisconsin residents and $7,141 for out-of-state students at Madison Area Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($7,110) over public community colleges in Wisconsin.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Madison Area Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Wisconsin community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,977$7,141
Books & Supplies$2,064
Off-Campus Living Costs$22,260
Average Financial Aid$5,156
Cost of Attendance$29,301$31,465
After Financial Aid$24,145$26,309
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$39,100
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Madison Area Technical College$4,977$7,141
Public Community Colleges in Wisconsin$5,015$7,110
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Madison Area Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFERED1NOT OFFERED
Total Programs14169NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and Groundskeeping4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant34 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 56 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Urban ForestryNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Digital Communication and Media/MultimediaNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Graphic and Printing Equipment OperatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product CertificationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 32 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Cloud ComputingNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)NOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/BarberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Meat Cutting/Meat CutterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts and Related Services (other)8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automotive Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Facilities Planning and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Court Reporting/Court ReporterNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 386 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities ManagementNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social Work (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Machine Shop Technology/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Metal Fabricator24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Design and Visual CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 33 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 35 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/TranscriptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/ReceptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant40 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)45 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Optometric Technician/Assistant9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 145 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 56 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision51 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Operations Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping60 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Finance15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event PlanningNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management and Services (other)3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Digital Marketing29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Insurance1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Accessories Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 13,641 students at Madison Area Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 5,194 male students and 6,958 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total12,1523,0489,104
Male Students5,1941,5003,694
Female Students6,9581,5485,410

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Madison Area Technical College, there are 12,982 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 6,377 students were attending classes through distance learning (3,161 students are enrolled exclusively and 3,216 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment12,982
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses3,161
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,216
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses6,605
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