by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Milwaukee Area Technical College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
Milwaukee Area Technical College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 6,922 undergraduate (6,922 total)
The most popular majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
The following majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $56,977 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $49,869 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $45,415 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | $39,125 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $38,318 |
Explore the full list of majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,461 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician. · Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. |
348 | $49,869 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
334 | $27,995 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Reception/Receptionist. · Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk. · Health/Health Care Administration/Management. · Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. · Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. |
171 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
98 | $56,977 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician. |
82 | $45,415 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. · Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. · Physical Therapy Assistant. · Anesthesiologist Assistant. |
62 | $33,385 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
42 | $22,758 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician. |
25 | $24,938 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. ↳ Dietetic Technician. |
16 | NA |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education. ↳ Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Office Management and Supervision. |
262 | $35,750 |
| Real Estate. | 127 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. · Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
117 | $30,172 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
38 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation. · General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. · Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
32 | $30,878 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Banking and Financial Support Services. |
25 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. |
24 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
22 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
12 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Meeting and Event Planning. · Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
3 | NA |
| Management Information Systems and Services. ↳ Knowledge Management. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. · Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. |
173 | $33,384 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
40 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
17 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. · Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist. · Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. · Barbering/Barber. · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. |
124 | NA |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant. · Culinary Arts and Related Services. |
87 | $27,277 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. ↳ Funeral Direction/Service. |
27 | $35,476 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer Support Specialist. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. · Network and System Administration/Administrator. |
102 | $38,318 |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. · Computer Programming, Specific Applications. · Computer Game Programming. |
52 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 27 | $39,125 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. · Lineworker. |
98 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter. · Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
49 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
22 | NA |
| Mason/Masonry. | 11 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Property Maintenance. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
144 | $31,663 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Audio Engineering Technology/Technician. · Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
44 | NA |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 16 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. |
14 | NA |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 9 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biomedical Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Surveying Technology/Surveying. |
4 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Fields. ↳ Engineering/Industrial Management. |
4 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Energy Systems Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. · Tool and Die Technology/Technician. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
92 | $37,979 |
| Woodworking. ↳ Cabinetmaking and Millwork. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
61 | $26,833 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
11 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
59 | $26,558 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
51 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Child Care and Support Services Management. |
43 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
23 | NA |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. |
18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. · Interior Design. · Commercial Photography. |
31 | $30,700 |
| Music. ↳ Music Performance, General. |
4 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
35 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Landscaping and Groundskeeping. · Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Language Interpretation and Translation. |
18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Chemical Technology/Technician. |
5 | 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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