by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Madison Area Technical College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
At Madison Area Technical College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 7,520 undergraduate · 44 graduate (7,564 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Madison Area Technical College.
These majors at Madison Area Technical College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
Browse every major at Madison Area Technical College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,782 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
593 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
326 | $46,314 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
174 | $63,089 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
79 | $54,024 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
75 | $47,732 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. · Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician. |
61 | $30,295 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Medical Reception/Receptionist. · Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. · Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. |
54 | $39,624 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
53 | $31,513 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Optometric Technician/Assistant. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. · Small Business Administration/Management. |
130 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Office Management and Supervision. · Customer Service Management. |
121 | $38,601 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. · Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
85 | $39,799 |
| Marketing. ↳ Digital Marketing. · Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
69 | $38,568 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
28 | $34,747 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
27 | NA |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations. · Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations. |
20 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. · Hospitality Administration/Management, General. · Meeting and Event Planning. |
18 | $35,045 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. · General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. |
15 | $37,236 |
| Insurance. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
450 | $25,235 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General. |
98 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
73 | $33,629 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. · Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
72 | $55,551 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
10 | $54,373 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
101 | NA |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
81 | $37,429 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer Support Specialist. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other. · Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. |
104 | $47,426 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
37 | $56,230 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. ↳ Cloud Computing. · Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. |
19 | $45,946 |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. · Metal Fabricator. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. |
116 | $37,511 |
| Woodworking. ↳ Cabinetmaking and Millwork. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
107 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
73 | NA |
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Landscaping and Groundskeeping. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts and Related Services. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter. |
71 | $29,703 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
19 | $23,161 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. · Interior Design. · Commercial Photography. · Design and Visual Communications, General. |
86 | $31,866 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
84 | $24,879 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 21 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
15 | $48,009 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
13 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. |
12 | $46,033 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
43 | $43,439 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
31 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Physical Fitness Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. ↳ Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry. ↳ Urban Forestry. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science. ↳ Data Science, General. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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