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Madison Area Technical College

Madison College is a world-class community college in Madison, Wisconsin. For more than 100 years, the college has offered educational opportunities to a wide variety of students with varying educational needs.

Graduates

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92%

of graduates are employed six months after graduation

Programs

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180+

programs

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Admissions Requirements

Start your admission to Madison College with a few simple steps. Contact the admissions representatives at the college with any questions and for assistance along the way.

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Madison College Experience

Explore more than 180 programs across 11 areas of study. Choose from short-term certificates, technical diplomas and two-year associate degrees.

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Your decision to attend Madison College will lead you to great things. We are the #1 source of UW-Madison transfer students and a leader in workforce training. Whether your goal is to transfer to a four-year institution or begin your career, starting your path at Madison College is a wise move.

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Learn job-ready skills from instructors with years of real world experience in the areas they teach. Many hold Ph.D. degrees and teach at the University of Wisconsin and other institutions. More importantly, they care about you and your success.

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Madison Area Technical College

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1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704-2599

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Workforce Solutions

Employers can interact with the college in several ways.

  • We customize training and professional services to meet your and your employees' needs.
  • We offer non-credit classes and certifications in many career areas.
  • Hire the brightest and the best from Madison College.
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Madison College News

Wisconsin apprentices gain new pathway to Associate degrees

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week April 26-May 2, and this year has something extra special to announce. Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges will now review apprenticeship-related learning from all sources to count as credit for prior learning to fast-track some apprentices toward an Applied Associate degree.

WTCS Honors 2026 Student Ambassadors at Statewide Celebration

WISCONSIN DELLS - The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) celebrated its 2026 class of Student Ambassadors at a special banquet held last night in Wisconsin Dells. The annual event recognizes outstanding students from across the state who exemplify leadership, perseverance and academic excellence while preparing for in-demand careers.

Tools of the Trade Scholarships help Apprentices advance their careers

Ascendium is pleased to announce it has awarded scholarships to 806 Wisconsin construction and industrial apprentices through the Tools of the Trade Scholarship Program.