Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin

Public City: Large

Madison Area Technical College is a public institution in Madison, Wisconsin enrolling 10,073 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $45,413 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $14,238. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Madison Area Technical College

Madison Area Technical College operates as a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin (city: large), with a total reported enrollment of 10,073 students of which 17,786 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. Madison Area Technical College is categorized as “8” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,238, with published in-state tuition of $4,977 and a Pell grant recipient share of 20.0%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $14,060, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. The 4-year completion rate is 27.6%. Graduates earn a median of $45,413 ten years after enrolling, compared with $40,928 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 650500.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 60.5% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

10,073
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
27.6%
4-yr graduation rate
$45,413
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $4,977
Out-of-State Tuition $7,255
Average Net Price $14,238

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $11,920
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,403
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,692
Over $110,000 $19,245
20.0%
Pell Grant Rate
15.5%
Federal Loan Rate
$14,060
Median Debt
$149/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 58.1%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
International 2.3%
56.8%
Female
40.5%
First Generation

Outcomes

27.6%
4-Year Completion Rate
$40,928
Median Earnings (6yr)
$45,413
Median Earnings (10yr)
60.5%
Earning Over $25K
650500.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 165 $80,118 $19,874
Computer Software and Media Applications Associate's 49 $80,056 $13,149
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Certificate 52 $78,677
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's 35 $72,145 $14,407
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate's 23 $69,759
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Associate's 14 $65,303 $14,462
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate's 51 $64,982 $17,678
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate 268 $64,707 $9,000
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 10 $64,565
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's 47 $63,865 $19,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Certificate 48 $63,109 $9,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's 46 $60,863 $13,375
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 10 $59,588
Business Administration, Management and Operations Certificate 81 $57,022
Human Resources Management and Services Associate's 29 $56,326
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 76 $54,876 $16,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate 15 $54,373
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate 31 $53,540 $9,500
Precision Metal Working Certificate 91 $52,408 $9,500
Hospitality Administration/Management Associate's 14 $51,279
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate 489 $51,069
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 408 $50,870 $12,750
Accounting and Related Services Associate's 40 $48,787 $16,001
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 21 $48,573
Marketing Associate's 21 $48,479
Design and Applied Arts Associate's 76 $47,515 $12,120
Accounting and Related Services Certificate 62 $47,160
Carpenters Certificate 43 $45,371
Legal Support Services Associate's 12 $44,946
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Associate's 18 $44,820
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate 34 $44,206
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate 54 $44,022 $16,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's 21 $43,977 $10,936
Legal Support Services Post-baccalaureate Certificate $43,439
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's 10 $42,667
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Associate's 29 $41,811 $14,250
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate 29 $39,022 $8,875
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Associate's 19 $37,970
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate 40 $37,419 $14,250
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate 28 $29,119
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate 44 $28,960
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's 31 $24,879

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for Madison Area Technical College?
Madison Area Technical College is a public institution in Madison, Wisconsin. Total enrollment is 10,073 students.
How much do Madison Area Technical College graduates earn?
Graduates of Madison Area Technical College earn a median of $45,413 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $40,928.
How much does Madison Area Technical College cost?
The average net price at Madison Area Technical College is $14,238. In-state tuition is $4,977 and out-of-state tuition is $7,255. Median student debt at graduation is $14,060.
What is the graduation rate at Madison Area Technical College?
Madison Area Technical College has a 4-year completion rate of 27.6%.
Is Madison Area Technical College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at Madison Area Technical College is $14,060, while graduates earn a median of $45,413 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 31% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 650500.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $149.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.