Degree Programs Overview

As of 2026, Milwaukee Area Technical College offers 179 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 42 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 3,753 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at MATC. 2,559 students completed certificate programs and 1,194 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at MATC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's70181,194 474720
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate83870 275595
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate62141,051 493558
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate397638 322316

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Milwaukee Area Technical College.

At the school, the Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificates of less than 12 weeks program has the most completers of 267 and the Medical Reception/Receptionist Certificates of less than 12 weeks program has the second most completers of 210 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Landscaping and Groundskeeping5 13 NOT OFFERED
Food Technology and ProcessingNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Urban Forestry8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1 9 NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 25ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications41ONLINE 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Game ProgrammingNOT OFFERED 9ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 17ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator7ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 18ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster10ONLINE 8ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist128ONLINE 18ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Funeral Direction/ServiceNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist17 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist35 0 NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist62 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef8 13 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager51 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Early Childhood Education and Teaching37 47 NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)NOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician6 10 NOT OFFERED
Audio Engineering Technology/Technician30 28 NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician5 11 NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/Surveying4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Engineering/Industrial ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Language Interpretation and Translation13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Care and Support Services Management2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant48 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/Paralegal18 19 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 153 NOT OFFERED
What is Science Technologies/Technicians program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 54 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Mason/Masonry9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/Carpenter15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician42 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Lineworker12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
GlazierNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Painting/Painter and Wall CovererNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter54 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Communications Systems Installation and Repair TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology11 10 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology48 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician41 22 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Machine Shop Technology/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking31 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Tool and Die Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder38 10 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Metal FabricatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor63 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Digital Arts3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design19ONLINE 21ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media Design5ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Music PerformanceNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant25 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 25 NOT OFFERED
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 15ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk17ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/Receptionist210ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder34ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist AssistantNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)182 18 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 24 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist34 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/CounselingNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Dietetic Technician2 6 NOT OFFERED
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 96 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training134 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide267 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant25 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 25 NOT OFFERED
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 15ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk17ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/Receptionist210ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder34ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist AssistantNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)182 18 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 24 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist34 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/CounselingNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Dietetic Technician2 6 NOT OFFERED
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 96 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training134 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide267 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management103ONLINE 137ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management17ONLINE 11 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting65ONLINE 28ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping30ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 3 NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation8ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies34ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services7ONLINE 8ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event Planning2ONLINE 1 NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED 15ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Knowledge ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management30ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real Estate30ONLINE 8ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 20ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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