Madison Area Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$4,386
1.91% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$12,175
After Financial Aid
2022 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
13,281
27.4% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
26.3%
188 Graduates

About

Madison Area Technical College is a higher education institution located in Dane County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Madison Area Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (386 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (145 degrees), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (56 degrees).

In 2023, 3,154 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Madison Area Technical College. 59.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,163 degrees), 6.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (349 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Madison Area Technical College is $4,386, which is $−7,805 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Madison Area Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,828 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Madison Area Technical College is $4,386, which is $7,806 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,175.

In 2023, 26% of undergraduate students attending Madison Area Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,386
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Madison Area Technical College was $4,386. The cost of tuition at Madison Area Technical College is $−7,806 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

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Average Net Price

$12,175
2023 Value
5.07%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Madison Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,175. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Madison Area Technical College grew by 5.07%.

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Other Student Expenses

$15,008
Room and Board
$1,984
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Madison Area Technical College was of $15,008 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.39% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,984. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.06% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

26%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
16%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

26% of undergraduate students at Madison Area Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0%
2022 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Madison Area Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1828 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.

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Enrollment

Madison Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 13,281 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Madison Area Technical College is 3,633 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,648. This means that 27.4% of students enrolled at Madison Area Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Madison Area Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.1% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.51% Black or African American, 7.04% Two or More Races, 4.58% Asian, 0.512% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0678% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Madison Area Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.9%), followed by White Female (30.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.6%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Asian Male (6.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Madison Area Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,281 students. The full-time enrollment at Madison Area Technical College is 3,633 and the part-time enrollment is 9,648. This means that 27.4% of students enrolled at Madison Area Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    8,117 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    1,978 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    997 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Madison Area Technical College is 61.1% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.51% Black or African American, 7.04% Two or More Races, 4.58% Asian, 0.512% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0678% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% 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, 374 students (2.82%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 624 more women than men received degrees from Madison Area Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Madison Area Technical College is white (2,163 degrees awarded). There were 6.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (349 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Madison Area Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (386 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (145 degrees) and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (56 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Madison Area Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Precision Production (133 degrees), and Agriculture (105 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Madison Area Technical College are Registered nurses (1,459,419 people), Medical & health services managers (159,418 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,722 people), Pharmacists (135,545 people), and Physicians (112,076 people).

The most specialized majors at Madison Area Technical College in 2023 are Science Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Precision Production (133 degrees), Agriculture (105 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees), and Communication Technologies (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Madison Area Technical College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing

The most specialized majors at Madison Area Technical College are Science Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Precision Production (133 degrees), Agriculture (105 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees), and Communication Technologies (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Madison Area Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,558,741 people), Outpatient care centers (263,705 people), Elementary & secondary schools (258,452 people), uninformed (247,822 people), and Offices of physicians (208,042 people).

The most specialized majors at Madison Area Technical College are Science Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Precision Production (133 degrees), Agriculture (105 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees), and Communication Technologies (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Madison Area Technical College.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    386 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    145 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Madison Area Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 386 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,265
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
1,889
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 1,265 degrees were awarded to men at Madison Area Technical College, which is 0.67 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,889).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 162 degrees were awarded to men at Madison Area Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.723 times less than the 224 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 382 degrees were awarded to men at Madison Area Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 5.97 times more than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Madison Area Technical College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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, 1.06% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    2,163 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    349 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    176 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Madison Area Technical College is white (2,163 degrees awarded). There were 6.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (349 degrees).

3.65% of degree recipients (115 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    1,242 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    921 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    235 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Madison Area Technical College is white female (1,242 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (921 degrees).

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Operations

Madison Area Technical College employs 431 Instructors. Most academics at Madison Area Technical College are Female Instructor (234), and Male Instructor (197).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Madison Area Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 148 employees, Management, with 134 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 112 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts
  1. $6.79M - Federal
  2. $1.88M - State
  3. $168k - Local

As of 2023, Madison Area Technical College received $6.79M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.88M from state grants and contracts, and $168k from local grants and contracts.

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Salary Expenditure

$107M
2023 Salaries
4.46%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Madison Area Technical College paid a median of $107M in salaries, a 4.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.15% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.89% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$43M
Instructional Salaries
431
Number of Employees

In 2023, Madison Area Technical College paid a total of $43M to 431 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
431 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
148 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Madison Area Technical College was Instructor with 431 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Madison Area Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 148 employees, Management with 134 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 112 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Madison Area Technical College was Female Instructor with 234 employees, and Male Instructor with 197 employees.

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