Milwaukee Area Technical College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,230

1.51% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,369

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.24%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

11,828

27% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

17.5%

177 Graduates

About

Milwaukee Area Technical College is a higher education institution located in Milwaukee County, WI. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Milwaukee Area Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (140 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (58 degrees), and Medical Assistant (51 degrees).

In 2021, 2,746 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Milwaukee Area Technical College. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,228 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (567 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College is $4,230, which is $−3,738 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College is $4,230, which is $−3,738 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,369.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending Milwaukee Area Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,230

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College was $4,230. The cost of tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College is $−3,738 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$8,369

2021 Value

2.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Milwaukee Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,369. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Milwaukee Area Technical College grew by 2.55%.

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

$7,556

Room and Board

$2,520

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Milwaukee Area Technical College was of $7,556 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.1% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,520. 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

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Milwaukee Area Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.5% with respect to 2020, when 55% 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.

4.24%

2019 Default Rate

163

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Milwaukee Area Technical College was 4.24%, which represents 163 out of the 3841 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 11,828 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 3,197 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,631. This means that 27% 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 36.8% White, 27.8% Black or African American, 18.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.78% Asian, 4.48% Two or More Races, 0.634% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0761% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Milwaukee Area Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.7%), followed by White Female (19.1%) and Black or African American Female (12.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,828 students. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 3,197 and the part-time enrollment is 8,631. This means that 27% of students enrolled at Milwaukee Area Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

46%

2021 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 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

White
4,350 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,284 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,196 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 36.8% White, 27.8% Black or African American, 18.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.78% Asian, 4.48% Two or More Races, 0.634% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0761% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 653 students (5.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 578 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 (1,228 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (567 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Milwaukee Area Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (140 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (58 degrees) and Medical Assistant (51 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (204 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (138 degrees), and Communication Technologies (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other 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 Other managers (50,899 people), Construction managers (40,610 people), Software developers (34,116 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,635 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (17,930 people).

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2021 are Construction (204 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (138 degrees), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), Engineering Technologies (116 degrees), and Precision Production (71 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Personal financial advisors, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College are Construction (204 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (138 degrees), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), Engineering Technologies (116 degrees), and Precision Production (71 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (97,852 people), Computer Systems Design (50,816 people), Air transportation (35,345 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (23,520 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (18,639 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
126 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
126 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
102 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Milwaukee Area Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 126 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

1,084

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,662

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,084 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Area Technical College, which is 0.652 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,662).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Area Technical College in Pipefitter & Sprinkler Fitter, which is 34.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 193 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Area Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 11.4 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 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, 16% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (25.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Milwaukee Area Technical College is Male and White (25.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,228 degrees awarded
Black or African American
567 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
460 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Milwaukee Area Technical College is white (1,228 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (567 degrees).

5.83% of degree recipients (160 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
699 degrees awarded
White Male
529 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
422 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Milwaukee Area Technical College is white female (699 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (529 degrees).

Operations

Milwaukee Area Technical College employs 511 Instructors. Most academics at Milwaukee Area Technical College are Female Instructor (274), and Male Instructor (237).

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 168 employees, Management, with 147 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 130 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$123M

2021 Salaries

0.23%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Milwaukee Area Technical College paid a median of $123M in salaries, a 0.23% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$50.3M

Instructional Salaries

511

Number of Employees

In 2021, Milwaukee Area Technical College paid a total of $50.3M to 511 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

511 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

168 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College was Instructor with 511 employees.

In 2021, 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 168 employees, Management with 147 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 130 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Milwaukee Area Technical College was Female Instructor with 274 employees, and Male Instructor with 237 employees.

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