by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Milwaukee Area Technical College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College was awarded 311 badges in the 2026 rankings.
MATC is ranked #1,309 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
MATC also holds the #43 spot on the Best Colleges in Wisconsin ranking.
See all of the rankings for Milwaukee Area Technical College.
At MATC, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 10 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 48%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Milwaukee Area Technical College this rate is 61%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate is the percent of first-time, full time students who obtain their bachelor’s degree in four years or less. This rate is 25% for first-time, full-time students at MATC, which is lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
The current enrollment includes 11,362 undergraduates at MATC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
The typical net cost at MATC is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for MATC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,129 | $8,484 | $10,820 | $15,033 | $16,973 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of MATC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At MATC, approximately 26% of students took out student loans averaging $6,435 a year. That adds up to $25,740 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 13.4%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Milwaukee Area Technical College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Milwaukee Area Technical College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $41,113 in their early years. Unfortunately, this is 16% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Milwaukee Area Technical College make the most money.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is an public institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Milwaukee Area Technical College.
Contact information for Milwaukee Area Technical College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 700 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53233-1443 |
| Phone: | 4142976282 |
| Website: | matc.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 21 majors graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,461 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 348 | $49,869 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 334 | $27,995 |
| Business Administration & Management | 262 | $35,750 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 173 | $33,384 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 171 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 144 | $31,663 |
| Real Estate | 127 | NA |
| Cosmetology | 124 | NA |
| Accounting | 117 | $30,172 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
7,362 students took at least one online class at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
Learn more about online learning at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
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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