Madison Area Technical College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Wisconsin residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 10,073 students.
About This School
Madison Area Technical College is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin with approximately 10,073 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,238 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, and the typical graduate earns $39,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Madison Area Technical College, or simply Madison College or MATC, is a public technical college in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It serves students in south-central Wisconsin and is part of the Wisconsin Technical College System. The college has three campuses in Madison and regional sites in Fort Atkinson, Portage, Reedsburg, and Watertown, Wisconsin. Madison College had a total enrollment of 13,281 as of fall 2023.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, career-focused path — the median debt at graduation is just $8,728, which is remarkably low and makes financial risk manageable. However, the 26% graduation rate is a real concern and suggests many students struggle to complete their programs, so go in with a clear plan and strong support system. Graduates earn a median of $39,100 a decade out, which is modest but reasonable given the low cost and the trade or technical nature of many programs here.
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Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,073 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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