Milwaukee Area Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,386

1.91% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,047

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

13,190

24.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

24.7%

204 Graduates

About

Milwaukee Area Technical College is a higher education institution located in Milwaukee County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Milwaukee Area Technical College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (155 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (111 degrees), and Real Estate (76 degrees).

In 2023, 3,090 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Milwaukee Area Technical College. 56.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,255 degrees), 1.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (709 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College is $4,386, which is $−3,867 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Milwaukee Area Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,658 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College is $4,386, which is $3,867 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,047.

In 2023, 65% of undergraduate students attending Milwaukee Area Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,386

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College was $4,386. The cost of tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College is $−3,867 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Milwaukee Area Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,047

2023 Value

3.46%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Milwaukee Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,047. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Milwaukee Area Technical College grew by 3.46%.

This chart compares the average net price of Milwaukee Area Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,941

Room and Board

$2,580

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Milwaukee Area Technical College was of $7,941 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.973% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,580. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Milwaukee Area Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Milwaukee Area Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Milwaukee Area Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Milwaukee Area Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3658 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Milwaukee Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 13,190 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 3,213 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,977. This means that 24.4% of students enrolled at Milwaukee Area Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Milwaukee Area Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34% White, 29.5% Black or African American, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.66% Asian, 4.77% Two or More Races, 0.485% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0682% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Milwaukee Area Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20%), followed by White Female (17.9%) and Black or African American Female (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,190 students. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 3,213 and the part-time enrollment is 9,977. This means that 24.4% of students enrolled at Milwaukee Area Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Milwaukee Area Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Milwaukee Area Technical College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Milwaukee Area Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Milwaukee Area Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,491 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,895 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,593 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 34% White, 29.5% Black or African American, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.66% Asian, 4.77% Two or More Races, 0.485% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0682% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 667 students (5.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 382 more women than men received degrees from Milwaukee Area Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Milwaukee Area Technical College is white (1,255 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (709 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Milwaukee Area Technical College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (155 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (111 degrees) and Real Estate (76 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Milwaukee Area Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (71 degrees awarded), Construction (153 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (217 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College are Construction managers (39,610 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,273 people), Other managers (23,804 people), Chief executives & legislators (8,506 people), and Chefs & head cooks (8,063 people).

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (71 degrees awarded), Construction (153 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (217 degrees), Precision Production (105 degrees), and Transportation (53 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College are Communication Technologies (71 degrees awarded), Construction (153 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (217 degrees), Precision Production (105 degrees), and Transportation (53 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College are Construction (103,446 people), Computer Systems Design (51,347 people), Air transportation (36,160 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (23,596 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (18,551 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
153 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
148 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
79 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Milwaukee Area Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 153 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Milwaukee Area Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,354

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,736

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,354 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Area Technical College, which is 0.78 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,736).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Area Technical College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 1.93 times more than the 60 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Area Technical College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.18 times more than the 68 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 8% of students graduating from Milwaukee Area Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (40.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Milwaukee Area Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (40.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.98% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,255 degrees awarded
Black or African American
709 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
633 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Milwaukee Area Technical College is white (1,255 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (709 degrees).

3.82% of degree recipients (118 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
655 degrees awarded
White Female
600 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
503 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Milwaukee Area Technical College is white male (655 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (600 degrees).

Operations

Milwaukee Area Technical College employs 513 Instructors. Most academics at Milwaukee Area Technical College are Female Instructor (281), and Male Instructor (232).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 182 employees, Management, with 140 employees, and Service with 132 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$124M

2023 Salaries

1.19%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Milwaukee Area Technical College paid a median of $124M in salaries, a 1.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.446% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.23% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$52.5M

Instructional Salaries

513

Number of Employees

In 2023, Milwaukee Area Technical College paid a total of $52.5M to 513 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

513 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

182 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College was Instructor with 513 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 182 employees, Management with 140 employees, and Service with 132 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College was Female Instructor with 281 employees, and Male Instructor with 232 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Milwaukee Area Technical College.

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