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Madison Area Technical College
Madison, Wisconsin · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 · Phone: (608) 246-6100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Madison Area Technical College is a public trade and career school in Madison, WI offering CNA classes, EMT training, and welding programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Madison Area Technical College carry a median debt of $14,060 and earn a median of $45,413 ten years after entry; the campus's own completion rate versus the state average of 62.8% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Madison Area Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 20.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $37,900 | $45,130 | $47,320 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $33,550 | $43,060 | $49,960 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $47,060 | $58,410 | $62,220 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $41,990 | $61,300 | $74,080 |
| Phlebotomists | $37,680 | $46,470 | $48,690 |
| Medical assistants | $39,480 | $48,680 | $55,000 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $36,590 | $54,350 | $69,570 |
| Dental assistants | $39,500 | $47,520 | $55,630 |
| Construction laborers | $37,990 | $56,100 | $72,130 |
| Dental hygienists | $80,370 | $96,540 | $100,750 |
| Medical records specialists | $46,750 | $60,280 | $66,140 |
| Machinists | $40,600 | $59,110 | $63,350 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,790 | $36,230 | $47,060 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $51,820 | $63,760 | $75,010 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $61,870 | $79,140 | $88,210 |
| Surgical technologists | $59,410 | $74,120 | $79,010 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $45,250 | $62,450 | $74,800 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $45,930 | $61,710 | $79,100 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Wisconsin (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 446 | not reported | $48,745 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 191 | $45,671 | not reported | $9,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 64 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 45 | $45,671 | not reported | $9,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 41 | $37,511 | $44,189 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 40 | $31,658 | not reported | $14,250 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 37 | not reported | $28,960 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 35 | $54,024 | not reported | $14,407 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | $37,511 | $44,189 | $9,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 30 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | $23,161 | not reported | $8,875 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 24 | $37,511 | $44,189 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $41,102 | not reported | $16,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | $48,745 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $49,483 | not reported | $19,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 17 | $31,178 | not reported | $10,936 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $45,671 | not reported | $9,000 |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $33,629 | $28,598 | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 13 | $33,629 | $28,598 | $9,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 10 | $29,703 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $41,102 | not reported | $16,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 10 | $33,629 | $28,598 | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $37,511 | $44,189 | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 2–4 years | 8 | $37,511 | $44,189 | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $37,511 | $44,189 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $49,483 | not reported | $19,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, under 300 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $54,373 | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $37,511 | $44,189 | $9,500 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Madison Area Technical College is a public, Title IV-eligible trade and career school located in Madison, Wisconsin, in a large city setting. The college holds programmatic accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, the American Optometric Association's Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, and institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Across 38 program families, the campus's largest completer counts are in CNA classes (446 completers), EMT and paramedic training (242 completers), and welding (96 completers), drawn from an undergraduate enrollment of 10,073 and 1,278 trade completers overall.
On outcomes, the state average completion rate is reported at 62.8%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $14,060, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,413, per federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 20.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating some share of low-income enrollment.
Given the breadth of program families — from short certificate tracks like CNA and phlebotomy to longer allied-health and technical programs like dental hygiene and radiology tech — this campus can suit both quick-entry career changers and those pursuing longer technical credentials, though exact program lengths are not reported here and should be confirmed directly. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and program-specific outcomes through the Higher Learning Commission and other listed accreditors, and review official federal statistics via the College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Madison Area Technical College offers 38 program families, with the largest completer counts in CNA classes (446), EMT and paramedic training (242), and welding (96). Other program families include culinary, phlebotomy, medical assistant, dental hygiene, HVAC, and diesel mechanic training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. It holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission as well as programmatic accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, and the American Optometric Association's Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. About 20.0% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this specific campus is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 62.8%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $14,060, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,413, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (608) 246-6100 or via https://madisoncollege.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-supported financial aid programs in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for a specific program of interest.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and the relevant programmatic accreditors listed. Federal outcome data, including completion, debt, and earnings figures, can be reviewed at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?238263.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a wide range of program families, from shorter certificate-style tracks like CNA and phlebotomy to longer technical and allied-health programs, which may suit different timelines for career changers. However, specific program lengths and scheduling options are not reported here, so contacting the school directly is recommended.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements vary by program and are not detailed in the available federal data. Contact the school at (608) 246-6100 or visit https://madisoncollege.edu/ for program-specific licensure information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Madison Area Technical College by phone at (608) 246-6100 or visit its website at https://madisoncollege.edu/ for application details.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.