Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public community college located in Milwaukee, WI. It offers 172 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 35 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Milwaukee Area Technical College is $5,017 for Wisconsin residents and $7,210 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Wisconsin public community colleges' average ($6,770).

The school has 12,211 students, which is higher than Wisconsin community collleges' average (3,395). In addition, 3,526 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (11 to 1) of Wisconsin community colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - MATC
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-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
MATC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Milwaukee Area Technical College$5,017$7,210
Public Community Colleges in Wisconsin$4,789$6,770
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Milwaukee Area Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs2213NOT OFFERED
Total Programs10567NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED 10 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)7 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 30 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED 18 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 30 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)NOT OFFERED 3 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 31 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator4 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 18 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist1 completers
 17 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceNOT OFFERED 27 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist7 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber18 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist18 completers
 3 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef5 completers
 4 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 17 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant1 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 58 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)NOT OFFERED 11 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 16 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/SurveyingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED 3 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 6 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Engineering/Industrial ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Language Interpretation and Translation19 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services Management2 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 153 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Science Technologies/Technicians program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 22 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 59 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 12 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Mason/MasonryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/Carpenter15 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician54 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Lineworker10 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance3 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Glazier NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer6 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter32 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician12 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology12 completers
 11 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology7 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician15 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician47 completers
 14 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician14 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician21 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician20 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist3 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant7 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking39 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Tool and Die Technology/Technician4 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder25 completers
 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist4 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Metal Fabricator NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork9 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 14 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 19 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media DesignNOT OFFERED 3 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Music PerformanceNOT OFFERED 5 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 35 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Dental Laboratory Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward ClerkNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/ReceptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder16 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller2 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant20 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 7 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant32 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 13 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist AssistantNOT OFFERED 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 16 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)57 completers
 8 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 23 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician2 completers
 15 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED 32 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Dietetic TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 79 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training123 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 148 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 10 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 39 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 6 completers
 NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services4 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies8 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
FinanceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services4 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1 completers
 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event PlanningNOT OFFERED 2 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED 18 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Knowledge ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 14 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 6 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total11,8283,1978,631
Male Students4,9361,5853,351
Female Students6,8921,6125,280

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 12,211 total students, 7,120 students enrolled through distance learning (3,526 students enrolled exclusively and 3,594 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment12,211
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses3,526
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,594
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses5,091

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address700 W State St, Milwaukee, WI
Phone414-297-6370
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,017
Out-of-State$7,210
Student Population »12,211 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »15%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate53% (Full-time)
44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,194
Students to Faculty9:1 (11.11%)