Milwaukee Area Technical College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,966

1.41% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$7,323

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

22.5%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

13,587

34.6% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

14.5%

145 Graduates

About

Milwaukee Area Technical College is a higher education institution located in Milwaukee County, WI. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Milwaukee Area Technical College were .

In 2017, 3,209 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Milwaukee Area Technical College. 57.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.5% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (1,503 degrees), 2.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (733 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College is $3,966, which is $-3,448 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College is $3,966, which is $-3,448 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,323.

In 2017, 50% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 41% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$3,966

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College was $3,966. The cost of tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College is $-3,448 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Average Net Price

$7,323

2017 Value

26.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Milwaukee Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,323. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Milwaukee Area Technical College grew by 26.5%.

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

$7,500

Room and Board

$1,819

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Milwaukee Area Technical College was of $7,500 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,819. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.54% 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

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

41%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Milwaukee Area Technical College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 4.17% with respect to 2016, when 48% 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.

22.5%

2016 Default Rate

1287

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Milwaukee Area Technical College was 22.5%, which represents 1287 out of the 5731 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 has a total enrollment of 13,587 students. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 4,702 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,885. This means that 34.6% 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 40.6% White, 26.7% Black or African American, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.73% Asian, 3.08% Two or More Races, 0.714% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0736% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Milwaukee Area Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (21.4%), followed by White Female (18.1%) and Black or African American Female (15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,587 students. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 4,702 and the part-time enrollment is 8,885. This means that 34.6% of students enrolled at Milwaukee Area Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% 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

52%

2017 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 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), 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

White
5,519
Black or African American
3,621
Hispanic or Latino
2,244

The enrolled student population at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 40.6% White, 26.7% Black or African American, 16.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.73% Asian, 3.08% Two or More Races, 0.714% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0736% 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 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2017, 479 more women than men received degrees from Milwaukee Area Technical College. The majority of degree recipients at Milwaukee Area Technical College are white (1,503 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (733 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Milwaukee Area Technical College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 Construction (135 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (40 degrees), and Precision Production (129 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (409,987 people), Computer occupations, all other (121,825 people), Computer programmers (109,130 people), Other managers (101,132 people), and Computer & information systems managers (96,181 people).

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College are Construction (135 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (40 degrees), Precision Production (129 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (174 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (283 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Architectural & engineering managers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (458,251 people), Construction (98,168 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (78,508 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (68,950 people), and Banking & related activities (65,266 people).

Degrees

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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Milwaukee Area Technical College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,365
1,844

In 2017, 1,365 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Area Technical College, which is 0.74 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,844).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Area Technical College in Computer Support Specialist, which is 4.54 times more than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 202 degrees were awarded to women at Milwaukee Area Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 5.77 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 7% 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 21% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (22.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Milwaukee Area Technical College is Male and White (22.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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, 6.9% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,503 degrees awarded
Black or African American
733 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
476 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Milwaukee Area Technical College is white (1,503 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (733 degrees).

5.27% of degree recipients (169 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
798 degrees awarded
White Male
705 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
508 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Milwaukee Area Technical College is white female (798 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (705 degrees).

Operations

Milwaukee Area Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $107k (NaNk%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Milwaukee Area Technical College had a total salary expenditure of $N/A. Milwaukee Area Technical College employs 521 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Milwaukee Area Technical College are Female No academic ranks (272), Male No academic ranks(249), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 161 employees, Service, with 144 employees, and Management with 131 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

Milwaukee Area Technical College has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Milwaukee Area Technical College stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Milwaukee Area Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.23M - Federal
$6.17M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Milwaukee Area Technical College received $7.23M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.17M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$118M

2017 Salaries

0.432%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Milwaukee Area Technical College paid a median of $118M in salaries, which represents NaNM% of their overall expenditure ($N/A) and a 0.432% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.843% decline from 2015 and a 6.39% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$50.6M

Instructional Salaries

521

Number of Employees

In 2017, Milwaukee Area Technical College paid a total of $50.6M to 521 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

521 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

161 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College were No academic rank with 521 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 161 employees; Service with 144 employees; and Management with 131 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College was Female No academic rank with 272 employees, Male No academic rank with 249 employees, and false with 0 employees.

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

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