Milwaukee Area Technical College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Milwaukee Area Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,017 for Wisconsin residents and $7,210 for other students on average. It offers 225 degree programs through 86 Certificate, 81 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 39 programs (8 Certificate, 14 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $33,500.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	700 W State St, Milwaukee, WI
Phone	414-297-6370
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,017 Out-of-State$7,210
Student Population »	12,211 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	15%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	53% (Full-time) 44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,194
Students to Faculty	9:1 (11.11%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,500

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,017 for Wisconsin residents and $7,210 for out-of-state students at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,802) over public community colleges in Wisconsin.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Milwaukee 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 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Wisconsin Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,017	$7,210
Books & Supplies	$2,580
On-Campus Living Costs	$14,320
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,552
Average Financial Aid	$4,194
Cost of Attendance	$21,917	$24,110
After Financial Aid	$17,723	$19,916
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,500

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Wisconsin Residents	Out-of-State Students
Milwaukee Area Technical College	$5,017	$7,210
Public Community Colleges in Wisconsin	$4,808	$6,802
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Milwaukee Area Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 39 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 8 Certificate, 14 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	8	14	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	86	81	NOT 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.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Landscaping and Groundskeeping	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Advertising	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Game Programming	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Funeral Direction/Service	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	67 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Audio Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Quality Control Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/Surveying	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Engineering/Industrial Management	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Language Interpretation and Translation	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	145 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Data Science, General	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Chemical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	54 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mason/Masonry	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/Carpenter	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Lineworker	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Glazier	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Tool and Die Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	34 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Metal Fabricator	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial Photography	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Interior Design	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video Production	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music Performance	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	50 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician	NOT OFFERED	57 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Dietetic Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	110 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	72 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	110 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	54 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event Planning	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Real Estate	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 12,211 students at Milwaukee Area Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 4,936 male students and 6,892 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
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	11,828	3,197	8,631
Male Students	4,936	1,585	3,351
Female Students	6,892	1,612	5,280

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Milwaukee Area Technical College, there are 12,211 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 7,120 students were attending classes through distance learning (3,526 students are enrolled exclusively and 3,594 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	12,211
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	3,526
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	3,594
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	5,091