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Milwaukee Area Technical College

You belong at MATC — with all the other smart Milwaukeeans who aren’t paying $50,000 a year for college. Whether you’re looking for an affordable path to a four-year school, an associate degree, a whole new career or a chance to update your skills, you belong here.

Salary

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$52714

average salary for degree grads 6 months after graduation

Graduates

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92%

of graduates are employed 6 months after graduation

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Admissions Requirements

Start your admission to Milwaukee Area Technical 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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MATC Experience

Earn a high-quality, affordable degree and land a high-paying job right away -- or complete your first two years of college and finish at a four-year university.

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MATC offers 170+ degree, diploma and certificate programs with industry-experienced instructors who make sure you’re ready to work on day one. We also connect you to 40+ four-year transfer partners, including our guaranteed admission agreements with Marquette University, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Parkside.

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MATC is offering online and in-person classes right now. Earn a high-quality, affordable degree and land a high-paying job right away -- or complete your first two years of college and finish at a four-year university. We’re open in-person and virtually and ready to help you answer your questions, connect with you on-campus or in a virtual visit, or apply!

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Milwaukee Area Technical College

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700 West State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1443

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Workforce Solutions

MATC’s Workforce Solutions recognizes that the professional development needs of every organization are unique. Our results oriented customized training programs increase employee productivity and improve your company’s ability to reduce costs and increase revenue.

Training can be delivered on-site or online, and on a schedule that is most convenient to your business operation and personnel availability.

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MATC Promise Assists Student on Journey to Become a Doctor

Born in war-torn Somalia, Milwaukee Area Technical College student Yasmin Ali has already overcome more obstacles than many individuals see in a lifetime. In 2006, her parents fled to Egypt with their children in search of safety and a better life. 

Read Yasmin's story

Milwaukee Area News

Governor Evers visits MATC to celebrate Apprenticeship Week

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers experienced firsthand the educational and economic value and advantages of apprenticeships Nov. 19 while visiting Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Education Center at Walker’s Square. To help MATC celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Evers toured three programs that can lead to apprenticeships at the Education Center, observing classroom sessions and talking to instructors and students about their experiences.

MATC grad named Milwaukee Tool’s Outside Apprentice of the Year

Milwaukee Tool Line Worker Profile: Caleb Hayes, Michels Power, Inc. Congratulations to this line worker, who was named Milwaukee Tool’s Outside Apprentice of the Year.

This Milwaukee startup is building an e-bike for the future: The Pitch

NewWay Innovation CEO Bryce Killibrew recently graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), but his entrepreneurship journey began years ago.