Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Milwaukee, WI. Milwaukee Area Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Milwaukee Area Technical College is $5,184 for Wisconsin residents and $7,427 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.01% from last year at MATC.
- Total 13,792 students have enrolled in MATC and, of that, 3,499 students enrolled online exclusively.
- MATC offers 172 programs and 38 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of MATC is 25% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Milwaukee Area Technical College is $5,184 for Wisconsin residents and $7,427 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.01% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Wisconsin Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,730 | $6,814 |
| 2022 | $4,793 | $6,908 |
| 2023 | $4,867 | $7,018 |
| 2024 | $5,017 | $7,210 |
| 2025 | $5,184 | $7,427 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Milwaukee Area Technical College offers 172 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 35 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Milwaukee Area Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 67 | 13 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 7 | 3 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 33 | 5 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 18 | 0 |
| Total | 172 | 35 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 123 |
| Electrician | 62 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 57 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 32 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 153 |
| Business Administration and Management | 148 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 79 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 59 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 58 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 39 |
| Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | 32 |
Student Population
Total 13,792 students have enrolled to Milwaukee Area Technical College. By gender, there are 5,503 male and 8,289 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.66 to 1.
Milwaukee Area Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,499 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 61 | 25 | 36 |
| Asian | 761 | 337 | 424 |
| Black or African American | 4,329 | 1,199 | 3,130 |
| Hispanic | 2,875 | 1,146 | 1,729 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| White | 4,305 | 2,026 | 2,279 |
| Two or More Races | 683 | 229 | 454 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 630 | 464 | 166 |
| Total | 13,792 | 5,503 | 8,289 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 25% and the transfer-out rate is 16%. The average financial aid amount is $5,909 and 48% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 25% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Retention Rate | 64% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,909 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 513 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 1,240 |