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Students attend Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a large city. The school is a public institution. Milwaukee Area Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Milwaukee Area Technical College only let in 49% of those who applied in 2005.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at Milwaukee Area Technical College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 18,545 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Milwaukee Area Technical College are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
700 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1443
General Phone: (414) 297-6370
Admissions Phone: (414) 297-6542
Financial Aid Phone: (414) 297-6908
http://matc.edu
Milwaukee Area Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 662 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 286 | phlebotomy, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, dental assistant, dental lab tech, ... |
| Business And Management | 251 | accounting, business management, operations management, marketing, accounting technology, logistics, banking, apparel marketing, ... |
| Construction Trades | 195 | electrician, carpentry, pipefitting, masonry, plumbing and water supply, lineworker, metal building assembler, roofer, ... |
| Mechanics And Repair | 177 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, diesel mechanics, appliance repair, aircraft maintenance, mechanic and repair, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 160 | computer networking, systems analyst, computer programming, computer graphics, computer security, computer support |
| Liberal Arts | 141 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, sign language translation |
| Engineering Technician | 123 | mechanical drafting, HVAC tech, biomedical tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, computer systems tech, water quality and recycling tech, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 119 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Therapy And Counseling | 69 | mental and social health services, physical therapist assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 66 | hair styling, personal grooming |
| Production Trades | 59 | welding, machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking, machinist, tool and die tech |
| Design | 46 | graphic design, interior design |
| Medical Adminstration | 43 | health unit coordinator, medical secretary, health and medical administrative |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 41 | restaurant and catering management, pastry, chef training |
| Office And Administration | 39 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | early childhood education, teacher education |
| Media | 31 | radio and TV tech, printing equipment operation, graphic communications, graphic communications courses |
| Law | 29 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 24 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 23 | landscaping |
| Hospitality | 14 | tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | occupational therapist assistant, dietetic technician |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | foodservice management, human development and family studies, food and related services, child care management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 11 | real estate |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 7 | funeral and mortuary |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 4 | chemical tech |
| Music | 4 | music performance |
| Engineering | 1 | materials engineering, various engineering courses |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,503 | 80 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 747 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 434 | 29 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Milwaukee Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 18,545 students (10,080 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 44% |
| Part-Time | 56% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,298 | 4,583 | 49% | 3,712 | 81% |
| Men | 3,927 | 2,083 | 53% | 1,699 | 82% |
| Women | 5,371 | 2,500 | 47% | 2,013 | 81% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (414) 297-6542
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,824 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,555 |
| Books and supplies | $ 905 |
Financial Aid:
Milwaukee Area Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 386600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (414) 297-6908
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 300 | $77,161 | 287 | $77,087 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 300 | $77,161 | 287 | $77,087 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Carpentry/Carpenter
Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher
Drywall Installation/Drywaller
Electrician
Glazier
Lineworker
Mason/Masonry
Metal Building Assembly/Assembler
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other
Roofer
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, Other
Materials Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic Communications, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Milwaukee Area Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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