Degree Programs Overview

Milwaukee Area Technical College offers 172 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 35 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 2,967 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at MATC. 1,740 students completed certificate programs and 1,227 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's67131,227498729
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate73420129291
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate4714597236361
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate515723421302

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 155 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the second most completers of 153 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 Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1 10 NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician6 8 NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/Technician9 30 NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 30 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications11ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 31ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator4ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist1ONLINE 17 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceNOT OFFERED 27 NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist21 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist18 3 NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist38 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef5 4 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager23 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Early Childhood Education and Teaching27 58 NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)NOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician11 16 NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/Surveying9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD8 6 NOT OFFERED
Engineering/Industrial ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Language Interpretation and Translation19 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Care and Support Services Management2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant39 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/Paralegal10ONLINE 15 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 22 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 59 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and CounterterrorismNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Mason/Masonry7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/Carpenter15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician54 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Lineworker10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
GlazierNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter32 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber4 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/Technician12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology12 11 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician47 14 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician21 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking39 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Tool and Die Technology/Technician4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder25 7 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Metal FabricatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor53 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 14ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design13ONLINE 19ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media DesignNOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Music PerformanceNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant25 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 35 NOT OFFERED
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 15ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk24ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/Receptionist43ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder16ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant32 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist AssistantNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)57 8 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 23 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician2 15 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist29 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED 32 NOT OFFERED
Dietetic Technician7 6 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 79 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training123 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide155 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant25 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 35 NOT OFFERED
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 15ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk24ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/Receptionist43ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder16ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant32 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist AssistantNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)57 8 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 23 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician2 15 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist29 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED 32 NOT OFFERED
Dietetic Technician7 6 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 79 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training123 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide155 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management68ONLINE 148ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management14ONLINE 10 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Accounting54ONLINE 39ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping29ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies8ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
FinanceNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services4ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1 2 NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event PlanningNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED 18ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Knowledge ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management18ONLINE 14ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Real Estate76ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations15ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

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